You know what makes a great party. Just think about good parties you have been to. What did you like best about them? Were there any things you wish would have been different?

The most important thing about planning a party  whether for adults or children is to remind yourself that perfection is not the goal. The secret to  the success of any event is not perfection but the accumulation of moments of enjoyment, being open to them, and focusing on them both during and after the event.

If you are thinking about a child’s party, share your memories about good parties with the child and ask the child if he or she has any memories of good parties and why they were good. Also share the philosophy about having fun even if everything is not perfect.