Don't be afraid to invite girls to your son's birthday party

So, your son wants to invite his best friend to his birthday party and that friend is a girl.... my opinion? Its fine! Bring on the girls to a boy's party!


Although it is not so easy to invite boys into a girl's party when it comes to theme, it is easier for girls to participate and enjoy most themes, even typically "boy" themes. Girls and boys mix together for Mystery and Olympics Parties, Sports, or Movie Themes.


I find there is also an advantage to having girls at a boy party - they change the dynamics and calm the energy down. The wild energy that can sometimes be present with all boys groups is altered for the better, and made easier, when even just a couple of girls are present.


So, unlike the challenges of inviting boys to girl's parties, it is actually fine, if not better, to invite girls when your son wants to include them. Party on!

Inviting Boys to a Girl's Party

If you're planning a party for your daughter, do you invite the boys in her class? What if her best friend is a boy? What if she wants an "American Doll Party" or other "girly" theme?

These questions come up often for many children and their parents when planning a birthday party. Here's my rule of thumb: If your daughter wants to invite a boy or boys to her birthday party, thats OK, but suggest themes that are appropriate and will accommodate these guests. For example, Olympics, a Mystery Party, Tie Dye, or Cooking are all good gender neutral themes. If she has her heart set on a Spa Retreat or a Tea Party, let her know that boys will not enjoy these activities therefore it's better to keep the invites to all girls. Inviting boys to a very "girly" party can leave the boys with too little to do and the possibility of disruptive behavior increases. In this case, better to stick to all girls at the party.

What if the situation is reversed, and your son wants to invite a girl or girls to his birthday party? Check with next week's blog for my take on this scenario!

Slumber Party fun for five year olds

Look at these adorable flipflops! We made these at a PJ party this past weekend with 5 year old girls. Ones we sized their little tootsies for the right base they were able to pick from a selection of fleece bases, feather boa colors, and flowers to adorn. A little cutting, feathers flying, the girls went home with a great addition to their night wear. This was so much more fun than the standard cookie-cutter craft kits.