Make It Small

Contrary to many parental inclinations, there is wisdom in keeping your pre-schooler's birthday party small.

The child will not count heads, but how will you cope with the stress of having fifteen small children in your care? Do you fear facing a room of tired, over-stimulated, and crying toddlers a full hour before pickup time?

Re-think the grand plan. Experience suggests these key points are a very good guide:

Make it short
Make it small
Have help, and
Plan activities

That way you'll still have the enthusiasm to stage another birthday party next year!