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PBS KIDS Birthday Parties

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Planning a Party

Get Your Party Started

Five Party Principles

Follow this advice to throw a party — without letting it throw you! More »

Age-by-Age Birthday Guide

Age matters — the bowling party that was such a hit with your six-year-old obviously won't work for the two-year-old crowd. More »

Your Party Timeline

This step-by-step timeline can make planning the big event a piece of cake. More »

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Planning a Birthday Bash

From the party theme and guest list to decorations and recipes, here's how to start planning. More »

Teach Your Child Etiquette

It's never too early to teach your child good manners, and birthday parties make ideal etiquette classrooms. More »

Great Party Activities

Plan activities that will keep kids laughing — and your furniture intact. More »

Slumber Party Secrets

Everyone knows that a sleepover rarely involves much sleeping. So be prepared. More »

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