Children's birthday Big celebrations can overwhelm some children

Not for every child is a big birthday party the right thing
The celebration of the children's birthday is often a relatively stressful undertaking for parents and children. Parents want to make the birthday party perfect for their child and the little ones are often overwhelmed by the many gifts, decorations, games and the visit of friends and relatives, according to the message of the news agency "dpa", citing the experts of the online consultation of the Federal Conference on Education , Ulric Ritzer-Sachs.

Sometimes a real competition for the best birthday party of the children ensues among parents. The birthday party may not be worse than with classmates or Kita friends and a corresponding amount of effort is operated. However, according to the expert, not every child needs a big party. Often the birthday party leads to overstrain with the little ones.

Big birthday parties can overwhelm children quickly. (Image: Kzenon / fotolia.com)

Take into account the child's needs
It is "important to see what your own child likes at all", Ritzer-Sachs is quoted by the "pa". For the first or second birthday for the little ones no party is required. A nice day with the family brings them much more. Too many guests or gifts would quickly overwhelm the children. It should also be considered in kindergarten children, whether they feel at home in large groups at all. If your own child likes to play with two or three good friends, the birthday party should be designed accordingly small. There is no obligation to invite all the children to whom the child was a guest at the birthday party last year. "Parents then do not have to worry that their child is not viewed. This is normal among children ", Ritzer-Sachs is quoted by the" dpa ".

Plan child birthday together
Joint planning with the child helps to avoid stress among the little ones during the celebration. Together, one can consider who should be invited and what should be done. "It is also good to organize in advance how and when the presents will be opened", Ritzer-Sachs is quoted by the "dpa". It would be a good idea to go outside, perhaps organize a scavenger hunt and plan a joint cake dinner. If you plan to stay outdoors, the invitation "Please bring rainwear" should not be missing on the invitation, Sachs continued.

As a good example of avoiding unnecessary stress on children's birthday parties, the Federal Education Conference calls the University of Minnesota's birthdays without print page. She helps parents to defend themselves against the "event delusion at the children's birthday". (Fp)