Every child looks forward to his or her birthday. It means parties or presents, cards or special calls. But birthdays, actually, mean a lot more than that. It is a day of special attention, a day of celebrating him or her, and an actual booster of self-esteem.
Sometimes our work, in or outside the house, the economy, other children or whatever factor you may think of, can make us wonder... do I really want to throw this birthday party? Will my child even care? The answer is YES. Celebrating a birthday is a way of celebrating your child. You are having a party to rejoice on the day your child was born. Your child feels important, loved, significant. From year one, birthdays are one day a year where simple actions can be very important in boosting self-esteem.
Now, back to the factors mentioned above. Not every year will you be able to afford a big birthday party. Not every year will you have the time and patience to drive 8 noisy children to the nearest pizza party place. Maybe one year a birthday may overlap with a move or a family event. Still, each and every birthday must be celebrated. How? You don´t need a big party or pizza and games to show your child this is an important day. A simple birthday cake, with family members will do great! Have everyone make cards, tell them to write something special about the birthday boy or girl. Hold party games such as musical chairs, even if it´s just your child and you. The point is to make your child feel special on this special day. Remember to take pictures and show them to your child months later mentioning, "Remember your birthday? That was fun!" If the economy and time permit it, throw a party, choose a theme and have a great day! But don´t feel bad if you don´t, just remember to celebrate the birthday one way or another.
Remember, it was your child, that on this special day, gave you the gift of becoming a mother.
Sometimes our work, in or outside the house, the economy, other children or whatever factor you may think of, can make us wonder... do I really want to throw this birthday party? Will my child even care? The answer is YES. Celebrating a birthday is a way of celebrating your child. You are having a party to rejoice on the day your child was born. Your child feels important, loved, significant. From year one, birthdays are one day a year where simple actions can be very important in boosting self-esteem.
Now, back to the factors mentioned above. Not every year will you be able to afford a big birthday party. Not every year will you have the time and patience to drive 8 noisy children to the nearest pizza party place. Maybe one year a birthday may overlap with a move or a family event. Still, each and every birthday must be celebrated. How? You don´t need a big party or pizza and games to show your child this is an important day. A simple birthday cake, with family members will do great! Have everyone make cards, tell them to write something special about the birthday boy or girl. Hold party games such as musical chairs, even if it´s just your child and you. The point is to make your child feel special on this special day. Remember to take pictures and show them to your child months later mentioning, "Remember your birthday? That was fun!" If the economy and time permit it, throw a party, choose a theme and have a great day! But don´t feel bad if you don´t, just remember to celebrate the birthday one way or another.
Remember, it was your child, that on this special day, gave you the gift of becoming a mother.
