Top 10 Mistakes Parents Make When Planning a Kids Birthday Party

       

       1. NO PLAN

“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!” is a famous quote by Benjamin Franklyn and never were truer words spoken. Unlike many things in life, your child’s birthday is definitely going to come around every year on the same date, so you have no excuse for not planning well in advance. Write a plan of action steps, then like a project manager, write what you need to do and by when.

Put your plan up where everyone can see it, then like an Advent Calendar, not only will everyone in the family know where you’re at with the plan, but it will help build the excitement as they see the plan taking shape as the big day draws near. It might also explain why you’re stressed – win-win!

Recommendation: write an action plan, then write another plan in case your action plan fails, like what to do if your party is at a park and it rains.

2. DON’T PLAN EARLY ENOUGH

If I had a dollar for every parent who said “OMG, I wish I had started planning a few months ago” when they can’t get the day or time that they want for their child’s birthday party. Many Mums these days are not only highly competitive but highly organized. You know the ones, immaculate children, wearing make-up and the latest fashion to pick up the kids from school in their highly polished new car, manicured lawns and spotless houses, yes, and they are the ones who, 2 months ago booked the day and time you wanted for your child’s birthday party. Read more about.......Top 10 Mistakes Parents Make When Planning a Kids Birthday Party.