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Happy Birthday to You
(and You and You)!
Strategies for Celebrating Times Two or More
By Elizabeth Lyons
All mothers of multiples strive hourly to make life as simple as possible – birthday parties need not be an exception. When planning a birthday party for your multiples, keep in mind that having more simultaneous celebrators doesn't necessitate inviting more guests. In fact, for children under 4 years of age, it's best to keep the number of invites to a minimum so that the party does not become too overwhelming (for you or them!). If you have a large local family, one idea is to host separate celebrations, one for family and one for a few of the kids' friends.
The most common rule of thumb is to invite one guest for each of your child's years. In the case of multiples, it isn't necessary to double or triple that number. If your children are turning 3, invite three or four friends. Keep the party short (one to two hours at most), and fill the time with activities such as a craft, a game, a snack or light lunch, cake cutting and gift opening time. If there are a few minutes left over, letting the kids run around a bit to ensure an inevitable good nap is never a bad idea!
When kids are under the age of 5, there is no reason to provide separate birthday parties. Your children likely have many of the same friends and interests at this point. As your children get older (kindergarten and up), if they do indeed have completely different friends and interests, you may find yourself needing to plan separate parties, but for now, keep it as simple as possible.
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