Suggest what the birthday child might say in the case of duplicate gifts or presents she doesn't like. She should practice saying something nice about each present, being sure to include the gift-giver's name. The birthday child should always thank every child for coming and their gift as well as say good-bye as he leaves. Children need to send short thank-you notes to everyone. As the guest at a birthday party, prepare your child so that he can handle any difficult situations that might arise.
Boys especially have trouble with the competition that games bring out.
Some children want to know why the birthday child gets everything. Toddlers might have trouble letting the birthday child keep the present they brought. Parents should polish up on party manners too. When asked to R.S.V.P. to a party invitation, take a moment to call the hostess. With many birthday parties costing far more than just the price of cake and ice cream, hostesses must know how many children to plan for.