As children get older, they often still want to celebrate their birthday with friends, but they have outgrown party games, what do you do with them? 

Here are a few ideas...If you have any suggestions that have worked for you please let us know.

Order takeaway and have a video night, maybe a sleep over, and a breakfast in the morning before they go home.

Feed them at home - take them to the movies, then onto a café for dessert/ice cream/drinks afterwards.

Boys generally enjoy swimming, hiking, and team games, party.

Generally, girls enjoy getting together playing CD's, dancing, experimenting with make-up, and hair. Buy glitter spray - coloured spray - hair clay - and hair accessories. Plenty to eat and drink.

There are plenty of places you can go to which have organised activities and party food:

• Ten pin bowling

• Roller-skating

• Ice skating

• Indoor climbing

If you are having a party outside, be mindful of a contingency plan in case of bad weather.

Whatever the child's age, parties are an important component in developing social skills as well as being tremendous fun. The effort you as a parent put in is often rewarded by the enjoyment your child receives from a successful party.