Toddler Tip of the Day

When planning a party time the party around naps so everyone’s freshest. Mid morning (10-11) or later afternoon (3-4) are good bets.

From: todaysparent.com

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Need a simple party idea? Have your guest dress in all red or all yellow etc. -  Color rainbows - Have a rainbow cake - Children can decorate your walkway using sidewalk chalk.

Give a coloring book and crayons as a party gift. Serve cupcakes made in colored ice cream cones.

From: amazingmoms.com

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For unique party invitations buy a bag of colored balloons. On each balloon write out all of the party information, seal them in envelopes with some confetti and give them out as invitations.

From: partypalooza.com

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Thank you notes are important social skill builders.

Children actually enjoy writing thank you cards when they have fun note cards or when they’re producing thank yous on the computer and printing on decorative paper.

 A very special addition to thank yous is to include a photo of the event that includes both the birthday boy or girl and the thank you note recipient.

From: kidsource.com

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A sure fire party tip is to plan plenty of activities to keep them busy. One sure hit was a wacky relay." Teams compete in relays that include putting on dress up clothing and hats.

Another version of this wacky relay had teams competing in stuffing balloons into extra large clothing.

From: kidsource.com

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One third of kids’ parties have a theme. Many of the most popular themes are kids’ favorite characters from the entertainment world including Rugrats. Pokemon is also a big favorite.

For the younger set, Bear in the Big Blue House, Clifford the Big Red Dog, The Busy World of Richard Scarry and Paddington Bear are favorites loved by parents and kids alike.

From: kidsource.com

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Children’s party planning standards, such as the old rule of inviting the same number of young guests as your child’s age, have been passed along by experienced moms for a reason.

From: kidsource.com

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The number-one party tip several American Greetings parents recommended was involving the children in party planning and preparation.

Surprises are fun, but the kids like to get involved in planning, and this is a time when the kids are motivated to be especially helpful.

From: kidsource.com

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Extend the after party fun by playing hide-and-seek with some of the gifts after guests leave. Give him easy clues to find them, such as “It’s in the room with the blue chair.”
From: Parenting.com

When planning a toddler party, invite family and the kids your toddler plays with regularly (four or five is plenty). An hour and a half is enough time to play, have a snack, sing, and eat cake.
From: Parenting.com.