4 Best Places to Throw a Party

At Evan's second birthday party (Gymboree)

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Having a party can be a ton of work, especially for a single mom dealing with a divorce, which can make things a little hard to handle. It’s a lot of work, but it’ll be worth it when everyone is enjoying the party.

There’s a lot that goes into planning a party. You need to figure out where to have the party, how many people to invite and what you’re going to do for food, drinks and entertainment.

The easiest place to have a party is your home. By having it there you’ll have full control over everything. If you’re having a large party, you can always hire staff to help with the cooking, serving and cleaning.

Another place is a fun restaurant. Many restaurants will have a party package, which is something to consider. You won’t have to worry about cooking or cleaning. If a lot of people will be showing up then it will be best to reserve the place or a special room - be sure to do that at least one month in advance.

The park is also a perfect spot for a children’s party. The only thing to worry about is the weather. There’s so much space and play areas that no child will be bored during the festivities. The best part is, they can dress in fun costumes for a themed party.

Your last option would be having a party at entertainment places like the movie theatre, bowling alley or an amusement park. These types of places always cater to larger parties and often have a special deal for your child’s birthday party.

Telling the Children about Divorce

The decision to tell your children about the divorce is a difficult one. If you have kept your marital problems between you and your spouse, then your children will be shocked and dismayed. Some children are acutely aware of their parents’ lack of communication, and are not surprised to learn of their unhappiness. Whatever the situation, the moment you and your spouse decide divorce is the best option the next thing on your mind should be how to tell the children.

Telling your child about the divorce should be done by both parents, at the same time. Speaking to your child at the same time is crucial, even if you and your spouse can not stand to be in the same room with each other. When a child hears of the divorce from both parents, there is a sense of familial love and commitment. In his/her mind they realize both parents can still come together and discuss important situations. That divorce is not abandonment by one parent or the other, it is a change.

Approach the discussion with honesty and a calm demeanor. Don’t react in anger or hostility towards your spouse; instead focus on providing your child information about the divorce in a loving, supportive manner. Talk to your child about any immediate changes that might becoming, while constantly assuring him/her that you love and care for them.

Provide your child with age appropriate explanations regarding the reasons for your divorce. Keep accusations out of the conversation and attempt to explain the situation in a manner the child can understand. If inappropriate behavior such as infidelity is involved, tell your children only as much as they need to know. Don’t go into hurtful details or attempt to justify poor behavior. And don’t try to introduce a new individual into your child’s life because you are “in love.”
Move slowly, for your children’s sake.