new year is traditionally a time for reflection and the making of

resolutions.

People are more important than anything else in all our lives, and our families
and pals surely the most significant. It seems natural they should have an
For me they have been the
starting point for an exploration of photography that's led me out in many and
Diverse directions.
We are not overlooking the fact that boys also enjoy
slumber parties (between us we have raised three
Lads who all enjoy sleep-overs). It's possible for you to make the appropriate replacements
for
boys: favourite car or truck rather than stuffed animal or Barbie doll, prizes and
Send off goodies appropriate for lads, etc. Otherwise, it is pretty much the
same-except you may get less sleep if the guests are boys, as they tend to stay
up after and likely will eat more munchies. You may even wish to read the
article we ran on November, 1998 on Super Sleep-Overs.
A great slumber party starts with good planning. Over time, our children
have had several parties so here's what we've learned to do (and not do). First
Determine how many guests and after that check to make certain there's enough floor space
for that many sleeping bags and paraphernalia. Don't invite too many guests;
Not all preteens are ready for slumber parties. It's better to check with
parents first to see if the kid has spent the night away from their parents,
saving you a phone call to the parents in the middle of the night and likely
embarrassment of the youngster. Also check to see if Personal Account About Body Image
and Eating Disorders has any unique
Well-being needs such as diabetes and make sure you're conscious of any medications and
insulin shots that will be needed. Learn if the kid gives their own
Shot or will want more than just your observance. Also find out if there
are any food allergies. Is the kid a vegetarian?
The invitations should contain a list of what the child would be to bring-sleeping
bag, pillow, pajamas, robe, slippers, a stuffed animal or their favourite Barbie,
personal items, and a flashlight (have a supply of extra batteries on hand). Be
sure to include the pick-up time for the next morning. Do not hand out the
invitations in front of girls that aren't being invited to the party.
Remove all clutter from the party place, removing all breakable items. Subsequently
transform your sleeping space into a party place. Attach several brightly coloured
streamers to the ceiling in the center of the area, then stretch the streamers
Create a
comfortable place to lounge and talk by piling pillows in all shapes, sizes, and
Shades from all over the house into a large squishy knoll. Place a nightlight in the
Toilet and keep hallways lit. When the guests arrive, give them a tour of the
"party" area, pointing out areas of the house that are off limits. It is additionally
furniture, no television after the video, only one person in the toilet at a
time, and all the other rules they learned in school. Assure the girls that if
they desire you (the parent), you'll be nearby. If they need you (the parent) to
go away, forget it-you'll be nearby."
You'll must plan on some late night munchies. Discuss with your diabetic
Kid ahead of time just how much they may eat. Also request the parents of any
other kid with diabetes to instruct their child. Social Acceptance - Life and Acceptance are
miniature,
tomatoes, baby carrots, popcorn, pretzels, small plastic bottles of springtime
water, etc.
Plan on several games such as a stuffed animal (or Barbie) race-line the critters
(or dolls) upwards at the "starting line," then put pieces of coloured paper to mark
off 15 to 20 spaces on the floor. Shuffle a deck of cards.
Man, then have them transfer their animal the number of spaces shown on the card.
Young Nudists In The Current World counts as 1; king, queen, or jack need to start at the
start line or go
back to the start line until the next turn. Whoever owns the first creature or
Barbie to reach the "finish" line wins a prize.
Face painting is always enjoyable. Face paints are available at most costume or avocation
Stores. Have a teenaged sister or neighbor hired to help create hearts, flowers,
stars, butterflies, etc. on the girls cheeks. Ensure that you provide a mirror so
They could see what is being done. When it is time for lights out, tissues and cold
cream will easily wipe off the paints so they do not stain their sleep
bags or pillows.
Torch limbo will get a lot of laughs.
shine a torch straight out, about 3 feet off the floor. Turn on some
"Awesome" music and have the girls take turns "limboing" under the column without
If any part of
her body touches the beam of light, she is outside. After everyone's had a turn,