You’ve spent hundreds of hours planning your child’s party. Ok, well maybe not HUNDREDS of hours. Party planning isn’t always a fast process however, and you are likely to have invested a significant amount of time and energy making sure that you throw the ‘bash of the century’ right?
In fact, you are certain to mesmerize your guests AND please your child at the same time, right?
Maybe not…
Believe it or not, there are several common ‘blunders’ or mistakes that even the most well meaning parents make when it comes to their children’s party. They are really just simple things parents sometimes overlook in the rush to plan the perfect party. Unfortunately these are blunders that may actually make or break your child’s party.
For that reason alone, they are worth exploring in a little more detail.
The best thing you can do to avoid these blunders is simply be aware of them. By knowing what they are and planning around them, you are sure to avoid them the next time you have an opportunity to shine in front of your child and his/her friends.
Blunder #1
Inviting Too Many People…
Blunder #2
Inviting People a Week Ahead of Time…
Blunder #3
Assuming That Only People You Invite Will Show Up…
Blunder #4
Not Planning Enough Activities…
Blunder #5
Not Including Your Child in the Planning Stages…
There you have it. The five most common party blunders that have sandblasted more than one party.
Party planning is a process. By following each of the steps outlined in our party planning guide, and by avoiding the five most common blunders outlined above, you are sure to ensure that your guests and your child are adequately entertained in the long run.
Best of luck in your party planning adventures!!!
