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| be enjoyable for adults with a little bit of planning. | | | | hunt theme, puzzles, and prizes before the |
| The most important thing is to plan activities that | | | | slumber party allows you to give structure to the |
| keep kids entertained while at the same time, | | | | action without having to directly lead it. |
| giving them a certain level of autonomy. | | | | Having ample amounts of dress up clothes for |
| Sleeping Arrangements | | | | young girls or make-up and hair products for older |
| Choose a room in your home that has an ample | | | | girls can keep them happy and busy for hours. |
| amount of space for all kids to layout out their | | | | Boys may enjoy a selection of movies or video |
| sleeping bags without feeling cramped. It's always | | | | games. Before the party, take your child with you |
| a good idea to have one or two extra kid's | | | | to the video rental store and pick out games that |
| sleeping bags on hand to avoid someone feeling | | | | are fun for multiple players. With a large group of |
| left out of the group. Today there are many | | | | boys, parents may want to consider moving an |
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| affordable prices. Even with extras, kids sleeping | | | | their sleeping bags and borrowing a second game |
| bags usually get their fair share of use throughout | | | | system from a friend. |
| the slumber party years. | | | | Food and Snacks |
| When guests arrive, show them around the | | | | Every kid has their likes and dislikes when it |
| house beyond the main party and sleeping room | | | | comes to food. Try choosing food for the party |
| so they can get acquainted with their new | | | | that allows kids to build their own meal such as |
| surroundings. Not knowing what lies down hallways | | | | tacos or individual size pizza that kids can design |
| and behind doors can be a source of anxiety for | | | | then eat later once they're cooked. Kids love to |
| kids at night as they try to fall asleep. Show them | | | | experiment with food and do-it-yourself food |
| where to find the bathrooms and keep extra | | | | items can be a great source of entertainment. |
| toiletries out for when they run out. | | | | Every slumber party needs s'mores to eat while |
| Activities | | | | sharing stories at the edge of a sleeping bag, but |
| Kids want to feel like they're dong their own thing | | | | not necessarily a campfire. With some graham |
| and as they get older, they tend to want fewer | | | | crackers, chocolate cake frosting, and |
| structured activities. However, as a parent you | | | | marshmallow spread, kids can make their own |
| can still plan activities that they can initiate | | | | tasty s'mores snacks that rival the traditional |
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| activity for kids of all ages and can keep a group | | | | A well-planned slumber party can be a fun |
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| Scavenger hunts can be great fun for kids and | | | | without running wild and aimlessly through your |
| allow them to engage in a constructive activity | | | | home, everyone can have a great experience. |