Birthday Party Goodie Bags

Birthday Party Goodie Bags

Are Goodie Bags Necessary? ​Some parents question whether goodie bags are optional. One parent asked on Quora it if is rude not to give them. It depends on what the common practice is among your child’s social circle. It also depends on your budget....
Covid-19 and Kids Birthday Parties

Covid-19 and Kids Birthday Parties

Image by Marcos Cola from Pixabay Social Isolation and Children Teenagers and kids are more vulnerable to the negative effects of social isolation than adults. Anxiety, depression, etc. have become more common for our children during the last 18 months or so, that...
Why Indoor Magic Shows Are Usually Best

Why Indoor Magic Shows Are Usually Best

From time to time parents ask about doing a birthday party magic show outdoors. When the air is warm and the sun is bright, I understand the motivation to have a show outdoors. Besides, it reduces the level of mayhem a herd of young party goers will cause within your...
Magic Shows On TV

Magic Shows On TV

At the time of this post, most of the US is staying home and only leaving for essential needs due to the Covid 19 Corona virus pandemic. Social distancing forces us to find useful ways to spend time while confined to home. I’ve received a few calls to do virtual...
Party Planning Tips: Party Timeline & Important Reminders!

Party Planning Tips: Party Timeline & Important Reminders!

Party Timeline 1️⃣ First 20-30 minutes, have the kids play a game or watch a video while the entertainer sets-up for the show, and the late comers arrive. 2️⃣ Next 45-60 minutes your professional entertainer (that would be me) amazes your guests as your child is the...
Sports for Kids

Sports for Kids

Our family’s involvement in youth sports programs began when our kids were around age six. That’s a bit late by some standards. There is so much that kids learn from participating in sports: determination, practice, teamwork, focus, motor skills, handling...