So you don’t want your guests to bring gifts to your kid’s next party, but your child is old enough to understand what getting the loot is all about…how to explain?  Check out Salina Kahn’s article on Charity Birthday Parties.  She gives several concrete tips for how to get your kids on the bandwagon of the charitable spirit when these occasions arise.   She offers great ideas here.  Check it out.

Also, have a quick look at 4 Reasons Why… Kids’ Birthday Parties Are Out Of Hand.  It’s a succinct list that you may feel captures the current birthday party madness of today.

• Donating the Presents
• Tips for Asking for Donations in lieu of Gifts
• Language for Donating Birthday Gifts
• At the Car Wash….

So you don’t want your guests to bring gifts to your kid’s next party, but your child is old enough to understand what getting the loot is all about…how to explain? Check out Salina Kahn’s article on Charity Birthday Parties. She gives several concrete tips for how to get your kids on the bandwagon of the charitable spirit when these occasions arise. She offers great ideas here. Check it out.

Also, have a quick look at 4 Reasons Why… Kids’ Birthday Parties Are Out Of Hand. It’s a succinct list that you may feel captures the current birthday party madness of today.�

• Charity Birthday Party Tips
• Donating the Presents
• Tips for Asking for Donations in lieu of Gifts
• Language for Donating Birthday Gifts