5 Ways To Make Your Kid’s Birthday Special When You Can’t Have A Party
Your child’s birthday is always special, and you want to help them have the most memorable day possible. But with everyone practicing social distancing and staying at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, a traditional kids‘ birthday party is out of the question. However, many creative parents, friends and neighbors
Posted — UpdatedHowever, many creative parents, friends and neighbors have found ways to celebrate children’s special days virtually or while practicing safe social distancing. These examples could inspire you to plan a fantastic birthday bash, despite the COVID-19 restrictions.
Party In A Box
Shayna Gehl’s sister delivered a surprise party to Gehl’s children, who have birthdays in April. The kids’ innovative aunt thought of everything.
But did the kiddos enjoy it?
“The kids kept screaming: THIS IS THE BEST BIRTHDAY PARTY EVER,” Gehl reported. “And I have to say I agreed. I will never throw a party that easily again!!”
Drive-By Birthday Wishes
Chalk It Up To A Special Day
“Happy 13th Birthday Peyton!!! We had fun chalking your driveway last night,” she wrote.
Virtual Birthday Party
Under ordinary circumstances, entertainment centers like Main Event are terrific venues for kids’ birthday parties. Since you can’t currently take your children there, Main Event is coming to them instead. Main Event is hosting virtual birthday parties on Instagram Live. Every day at 2 p.m. Central, they stream a birthday singalong. Parents can DM @mymainevent with information on their kiddos’ upcoming birthdays for a chance at a shoutout or to be featured in a live stream. Surprise celebrity guess sometimes hop on, such as “The Lion King” star JD McCrary, “Dwight in Shining Armor” actress Caitlin Carmichael, “So You Think You Can Dance” runner up Cyrus Spencer and Nickelodeon’s Kyla-Drew, with more celebrities expected in the coming weeks.
Just Do Your Best
These are crazy times, unlike any most of us have lived through. But kids are resilient, forgiving and some of the best teachers parents could have. Mom Lindsey Newman posted a picture of a cake she baked along with some ups and downs of parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We couldn’t agree more.
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