Children are very excited about their birthdays. They love big parties where they can invite their friends. These days it is not possible because of the coronavirus pandemic. So if you were planning to have a big party, you have to cancel it. It will not be a happy time for your child; he will feel like the world is ending, and you should be there for them.
If you’re practicing social distancing, that does not mean you can’t celebrate your child’s birthday. There are several ways to make the birthday of your child special during this quarantine. Let’s have a look at some of the best ideas to make the quarantined birthday of your child exciting.
First Things First
First of all, you need to talk to your child and make things clear to him. As mentioned above, he will be disappointed. But you need to acknowledge his feelings. Try to make him feel better and also tell him facts about how important it is to practice social distancing for everyone’s safety. Then work hard to make his birthday as special as possible.
Kids Are Very Excited To Invite Their Friends
Birthday parties of kids are always about their friends and a lot of fun. Due to coronavirus pandemic, you cannot invite friends of your child, but don’t worry. We are living in the modern world, and we can connect with our friends from home. There are plenty of applications for video conferencing. You can connect with their friends via these digital connections.
Make Home Their Happy Place
A fully decorated home looks like a party place, and kids love it. So gather whatever you have at your home and decorate your place to make them feel good. If you do not have anything at home to decorate, don’t worry, several online stores are providing their services during this time. Follow safety instructions and order whatever you need like party bumpers, candles, etc.
Make Them A Special Cake
Birthdays are incomplete without a cake with a wish on them. If you love baking, it is the right time to show your skills. Make a birthday cake for your child. If you do not know how to make one, use the internet, you are modern mom and are privileged. There is a planet of easy homemade cake recopies available on the internet. Keep in mind what your kid likes, choose recipe accordingly, and start working. If nothing works, you can order a special cake that will be delivered at your home as several bakeries offer home delivery services.
Let Them Do What They Want
Another thing you can do to make your child feel special is to give them the freedom to do whatever they want within the house. Ask them what they want for breakfast lunch or dinner. Ask them if they want it to be a movie night or a game night. Let them do their favorite activities and arrange things for that if possible. Your kid will love these surprises.
Ask Your Neighbors To Join You
While decorating your house, do not ignore the front lawn or porch. Decorate it with balloons; it will be best to ask your neighbors to join in and decorate their front porch with balloons. Take your kid for a walk through your neighborhood and let him know how many people care for his special day. Now he will not feel disappointed about not having a big party with his friends.
Camping Is A Good Option
If the weather in your area is good and you have a lawn, camping is the best option to make the birthday of your young one special. Pitch a tent and take some flashlights with you, tell them stories, and you will have a memorable day. If you do not have a lawn, a tent in the living room is also a good option. You can also make pillow fort with your kids in the living room and watch their favorite movies.
Arrange Fun Games To Spark Family Competition
Kids love to play games, so it would be best to arrange some fun games for them. Play individually or in the form of teams. Tell them that the winner will get a prize and they will be motivated to play these games. You can also let the winner pick the next movie or choose some chores for losers.
Final Verdict
The world is facing a difficult time due to coronavirus pandemic, but this too shall pass. Things will get back to normal; we just need to be hopeful and take care of our loved ones. Kids are sensitive, so try your best to make them feel happy. You can reschedule their birthday after this pandemic but make their day special with what you can do while practicing social distancing; it will be like their half birthday.