#8 -- Thank You -- Party etiquette was another
subject commented on by many. "Thank you for the
gift... for coming to my party" thank you notes
are important social skill builders. Children
actually enjoy writing thank you cards when they
have fun note cards.
#9 -- Their Special Day -- Whether with a
party or not, the object of the day is to make
your child feel special. Alternative birthday
celebrations include special rituals, such as
birthday plates, breakfasts, dinners or
birthday cake with grandma, measuring to see
how much they've grown, reminiscing about "the
day you were born" or previous parties over
photo albums or by watching videos of younger
years.
#10 -- Keeper Cards -- Certainly a greeting
card that tells children how special they
are and are important keepsake reminder for
them of the day. Birthdays give
families the chance to let the child know
how precious he or she is to them. And
children love to get cards as much as adults
do. My children love to save their cards as
keepsakes of the day.