It’s finally the day your kids wait for every year when they get to have fun and receive all the great presents they have been waiting for all year long. But here’s the thing, if you think that a kid’s birthday party is just “fun”, you’re absolutely wrong, because a party for a kid is also a way to boost their self-esteem and make them feel like kings and queens of their parents’ hearts.

To prepare for the much-awaited party, there are a lot of things to think about. From the theme to the food, there’s so much to do. So here’s a list that will make your life much easier.

1 – Choose a theme that best reflects their interests, and try to apply it to the invitation cards, the decorations, the games and the crafts. The theme can either be sports related, an art party, a beach picnic in your backyard, a trip back in time or an animal adventure. If your kid is more into cartoons, just make their dream come true!

2 – If your child is over 3 or 4, consult them about the friends they would like to invite.

3 – To get your kid all psyched up, you can ask her/him to help out with the invitations. First, set the theme of the party and find a template on which you will put all the details: the time, the date, the place and the special details such as “bring a swimsuit” or “parents should accompany children”.

4 – If your apartment isn’t suitable for a kid’s party, choose another location such as a restaurant or a playground.

5 – Apply the theme on the decoration, as atmosphere is everything. For this, you will have to do some serious thinking outside-the-box.

6 – Entertainment is also very important at a kid’s party. However, you have to keep the age of your child in mind, as kids under 4 or 5 may be frightened of some characters.

7 – Make sure to have help. Babysitters are great for this task, as handling a big group of kids is not easy at all.

8 – When it comes to food, think of fun options such as cupcakes, cookies and ice cream. Have pizzas and sandwiches as savory options.

Mirella Haddad