The idea of a roomful of excited, squealing kids can make some parents vow never to throw a child's birthday party, but these events can be fun for everyone.
Planning is essential to having a child's party.
Plan the time, the activities, the food and how gifts will be handled. Arrange to have a few parents on hand to help with crowd control. Dr. Jan Taylor, professor of human development and family studies at Mississippi State University, said parents should consider their child's age and temperament when deciding what kind of birthday party to give. Parents have a sense of what their child likes and should plan a party that is fitting for them. A birthday party should please the child, yet fit the family's budget and expectations.