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Birthday Party Etiquette Tips
Kids' birthday parties are lots of fun, but planning
them can be somewhat stressful. There are decorations
and favors to buy, refreshments to choose, and games to
plan. For the guests, there are arrangements to make and
gifts to buy. And throughout it all, there are lots of
etiquette issues to consider on both sides. Here are
some tips to help you get through it all.
When Your Child is the Host
* If you can invite some but not all of the children in
your child's class at school, mail the invitations or
deliver them to their homes if possible. Doing so will
save hurt feelings. If that is not possible, have your
child give them to friends as discretely as possible,
and tell her to try to avoid talking with them about the
party at school.
* Be as specific as possible on the invitations. If you
want the parents to drop the child off, put the child's
name on the invitation instead of just "you." If a
parent or sibling is welcome to come as well, add the
words "and parent" or "and guest."
* If guests do not RSVP, feel free to call and ask
politely if they are coming. It is their responsibility
to let you know, but some people just don't. Calling to
find out one way or the other will make planning much
easier.
* Talk to your child before the party about his
responsibilities as the host. Reinforce his good
manners, and encourage him to make sure that all of his
guests are having a good time. If he forgets to thank
guests for their gifts, a gentle reminder should
suffice.
* Have extra food and favors on hand. An unexpected
parent or sibling may show up, even if you were
extremely clear about who was invited on the
invitations. The best thing you can do is be prepared
for this.
* When the party is over, have your child write thank
you notes. If she is too young to write, she can help
you by telling you which guest brought which gift or
signing the cards herself. The idea is to show her that
it's the right thing to do, even if she's not capable of
doing it all on her own yet.
When Your Child Is a Guest
* Read the party invitation carefully to see whether the
parents should stay or the child should be dropped off,
and whether the child is invited to bring a guest. If it
is unclear, don't be afraid to call the parents and ask.
* Get your child to the party on time. If you're
dropping him off, be back to pick him up on time too.
* Refresh you child's memory on the subject of good
manners. Even the best mannered child in the world has a
lapse every now and then. It doesn't hurt to remind her
of the finer points.
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