Communicate with parents and guests directly in advance.  

 Maintain an appropriate sense of confidentiality. 

 Work together so everyone feels safe and included.

 Being prepared by speaking directly with your guest or parent will make you a better host. 

 Many times, people with food allergies are served last because their meals  must be prepared separately. 

 While planning your party, ask your guest's parents for delicious, safe menu ideas. 

 Welcome your guests with food allergies to bring along their own food, and encourage them to bring enough to be shared. 

 Designate an allergy-free area at the table.

 Make sure your guests do not trade food.  

 If a child is food allergic, make sure a responsible adult is watching out for that guests' safety during the party. 

 Consider including Divvies gourmet popcorn, cookies, candies along with alternatives to food, in goodie bags.

Before the party

1. Review the program for the party with your children before the big day so they know what to expect when. 
2. Have your birthday child draw a timeline for the party with pictures to illustrate each event on the program. 

Food 

3. Serve some protein rich food
4. Consider having a carrot cake
5. Limit the amount of sugary treats. 

Social skills 

6. Greeting guests. 
7. Taking turns. 
8. Saying goodbye. 

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