I don't have any close friends with children and so I really don't know any parents with children. I talk to about three parent's at my child's playgroup but we're not really close, so I would feel kind of uncomfortable inviting them to my child's party, my family would be there as well.
I was thinking maybe I could invite some neighborhood children to my daughter's third birthday party, and have pizza and entertainment for the kids.
Or I was thinking of forming a stronger frienship with other parents so that they would feel comfortable coming to my child' party.
What should I do?
2007-10-04 06:46:26 · 6 answers · asked by Janis S 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I would stick with a family/grownup party for one more year. At this age there is usually chaos and crying at a party (too much fun). Just think of how your little one would do at a stranger's house with a bunch of loud (no offense to your family) grownups, not getting to be the one to blow out candles, having to watch someone else get new toys (even the most generous toddler has trouble with this) and too much sugar.
2007-10-04 06:54:29 · answer #1 · answered by I know 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a low-key "playgroup party" during your playgroup's normal meeting time (it doesn't have to be a big deal, buy some blowouts and make cupcakes and have a few balloons, then just let the kids play). Have a separate party for the family.
My kids went to plenty of birthday parties for other kids even if I didn't have much of a relationship with the parents. And my kids have invited kids to their parties when I barely knew the parents at all. It's no big deal. You can even say that your child hopes their child can come, and you're kind of looking forward to a chance to get to know the adults better, too.
There's nothing wrong with a neighborhood party, either. Just don't kill yourself over it for the third birthday!
2007-10-04 06:57:27 · answer #2 · answered by ... 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have friends with children either. When my daughter was 3, I took her to Chuck E. Cheese. At my table, I had balloons and party hats. The family came also. It was about 12 grown ups and 3 children from the family. She had soooooo much fun. She talked about her b-day party for weeks. She figured all the kids at Chuck E. Cheese was there for her b-day party! At the age of 3, they just want attention and to be loved. Go to the regular playgroup and bring party items and cake. She will love it.
2007-10-04 07:20:50 · answer #3 · answered by Angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Erin....when your child goes to school there will be lots of kids and lots of parties...why not just have a tea party with family and a day out to the zoo or somewhere? She wont think she's missing out as they love being with family at this age....parties for 3 year olds can be overwhelming...my 3 year old has a few cousins and if it were'nt for this then our party would just have been adults too...there are lots of people in your situation these days as more women wait to have kids....she'll have a ball with the presents and attention..at 3 they are rather young for birthday games in my experience...they just like the presents and cake! Enjoy your time with your child now because in a few years youll be wading through other peoples kids! Have a good time.
2007-10-04 06:59:20 · answer #4 · answered by Daisyhill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
invite the children that your child is close to...it doesn't have to be a big party, just ask the kids and parents to come and play! You will probably become friends as time goes on!
2007-10-04 06:49:48 · answer #5 · answered by lee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definitely mention no gifts
These days parents/kids I know well, the invites still say no gifts please.
2007-10-04 06:55:16 · answer #6 · answered by lillilou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋