Unfortunately, birthday only once a year

The popular expression "The Day of Jam" originates from Astrid Lindgren's fairy tale about Carlson. On this day, according to the amusing character Carlson, you can with impunity eat even a whole jar of jam!

Children are eagerly awaiting each year of their birthday, because on this day they are given sweets, toys and other gifts. This day for them is full of surprises, guests and fun. No matter how busy parents are, you must not forget about the birthday of the child, you need to arrange a holiday for him at any price, because "unfortunately, only once a year ..."

So, the organization of the holiday falls entirely on the shoulders of the parents. Do not worry, arrange a holiday for a child, which he likes and will be remembered, is not too difficult. First you need to figure out what holiday your child needs. The main criterion for choosing a holiday is the age of the child.

If the baby is still small (2-4 years), then do not arrange a birthday party. Invite a person of 5 children. At this age, children go on holidays with their parents, be sure to keep this in mind. The holiday should be short. Sample plan: preparation for the reception of guests, reception of guests, solemn delivery of gifts and congratulations, tea drinking and several games after it. Remember that young children quickly get tired, so do not invent for them a multi-hour entertainment program.

If your child is from 5 to 10 years old, then he needs a more active birthday organization. At the same time, in creating a holiday, he can take an independent part, and you can arrange a surprise for him. The kid should make a list of invited friends, because at this age children already choose their own social circle. Parents at such events may no longer be present. Usually, after tea, children begin to have fun themselves, but the help of adults will not be superfluous. For example, you can organize some fun game, independently hold a "solemn" part of the holiday. The "solemn" part should be about the following: tell the guests what you are gathered for today, say a few warm words to the birthday person, give voice to the guests, then let each of the guests present their gift, and your child should thank all the guests. Do not forget to praise every gift and paint its virtues. Sometimes it is difficult to force children to speak out for everyone. Suggest congratulations to the birthday boy in the game, let everyone congratulate each other, sitting on the spot. Or on a common postcard, let them all compose a congratulatory poem on the line, and you will read out the resulting "creation" for everyone. Birthday for children of this age can drag on for a long time, sometimes children are very difficult to stop and distract from their fun. Before the birthday it will be better to warn their parents how many hours you plan a holiday.

Children from 11 to 15 years rarely want to have adults on their holiday. Here your organizational part is reduced to a minimum: prepare and cover a festive table. Children will find than to occupy themselves, the supervision of their adults will be embarrassing. It's very popular now to organize children's birthdays in children's cafes and entertainment centers. The organizers of such events are able to arrange an unforgettable holiday for the child and his guests: they organize a children's table, cheer up the guests, play with them in games, and arrange a disco. At such parties, in no case should there be alcoholic beverages. Follow it yourself.

If you want to arrange a holiday in the family circle, this is also a wonderful version of the birthday. So the child feels its importance in the family. Some children are very upset if they are not allowed to call friends. But do not mix family celebrations and celebrations for friends. It is better to hold 2 events on different days.

Do not forget to decorate the apartment for your birthday so that everything will set the child up from the very morning to a festive mood. Blow out balloons, buy Bengal lights, hang funny posters.

Let every child's birthday be joyful and cheerful. Give children happiness!