During your child’s party, an epic tantrum can ruin the mood. If you plan properly, you’ll throw a perfect party without any meltdowns. Some tips to help include:
Get help
Don’t work alone, get help from other adults. Family and friends are the best people for the job. The adults can monitor the play areas, and run headcount. Get as many people as possible.
Entertainment
Plan to have games to keep the kids busy. The best kid-friendly activities should include paper and crayon games, clay and toys. Always change the activities after a short time as kids have short attention spans. Also, don’t choke the kids with too many activities.
Create a warm environment
Kids will be encouraged to engage in activities if the environment is conducive. Look out for kids that seem distant and encourage them to play. Doing this prevents meltdowns because the kids will be occupied.
Variety is better
Offer the kids different sips and snacks. Find out from parents about possible food allergies before the party. Ensure that you provide both beverages, snacks, and have enough for the invitees.
Childproof the play area
Do a complete sweep of the area before the party starts. Hide all hazardous things and don’t place them on the counter where kids can reach. Even small items can be a choking hazard. Also, remove low-hanging branches in the yard as well as gardening equipment.