Hugging 101: How Real Men Show Affection to their Children

We are in this business to provide fun to all families that we encounter.  One way for parents to have fun with their kids is to hug them!  This is for you dads.....

Studies have shown that physical affection can benefit children in countless ways. Hugging your children can boost their self-esteem, gives them a sense of security and can even increase their IQ. Hugging can actually create chemical reactions that reduce stress and lower blood pressure.

Why do many men have absolutely no idea how to hug? We’ve see a variety of pseudo-hugs techniques that don’t quite convey the intended message.
 The sideways hug
 The back pat
 The 5 second hug
 The handshake/ hug combo

Many men have grown up in a generation where physical affection from their parents was a foreign concept. Hearing “I love you” or being on the receiving end of bear hug from dad was just not typical behavior. It was a generational thing– men were firm household providers- hug the kids? Huh-uh, leave that to mom.
Men- It’s OK to hug your kids, in fact hug them every day. Look them in the eyes and tell them you love them- tell your children why they’re unique and special. Time moves on and with it your window of influence in their lives. Going to soccer games is great, working hard to provide a relaxing vacation is admirable, hugging your children is essential. The benefits of a good hug are tremendous and certainly not limited to your children.

Bill Keane, the Family Circus cartoonist put it like this “A hug is like a boomerang, you get it back right away.”

5 Things to Remember When Planning Spring Events for Your Kid’s School

Spring carnivals and end of school parties will be here in the coming weeks.   If committee chair is one of the balls you’re currently juggling- you’re in the homestretch.    Have you forgotten anything?  Here are a few thoughts to help you finish strong.

·         Confirm everything- Chances are your staff is made up volunteers that like you are stretching the limits of what can be accomplished in a 24 hour day.    People can easily forget to write things in their calendar or have unforeseen circumstances pop up.  It’s better to know now, than two hours before the event. 

·         Keep your sense of humor-   As much as you would like, you can’t fire a volunteer.   Smile, even when you’re dealing with the most difficult personalities.  Everyone wants a successful event, but opinions on what that looks like and how you get there vary from person to person. 

·         Bend, but don’t break-   Things will not always go according to your master plan.  Have a couple people available that can serve as floaters and help out where the need arises.  It’s ok to be flexible while still adhering to the agenda. 

·         Remember why you’re doing this-   At some point you will probably promise yourself you will NEVER volunteer to plan an event of this magnitude again.    When negative thoughts surface, think about why you agreed to assume a leadership position.   It’s easy to get muddled down by the process unless you focus on the goal.

·         Take great notes-  Right now you’re at the summit of the mountain, but soon someone else will be at the base looking up at a great deal of work.  Some of the things you tried have worked well; other things didn’t work as planned.  A review of the vendors you utilized will be especially helpful- this will eliminate poor performers and provide contact information for those that provided exceptional service.    A detailed review will help future leaders succeed without some of the bumps in the road you encountered.   

Your goal is in sight, congratulation for stepping up to the plate for your school, church or organization. 

Kidzone Party Rentals/ Bountiful Entertainment

Rent Tables and Chairs in Indianapolis

Are you in need of a few extra tables and chairs for your Christmas and New Year Parties?  If so, we have them.  All of our bounce houses are packed away for the winter, but the tables and chairs are still available.  Please look at the link below and visit our site for all information needed to rent tables and chairs.  You can also call us at 777-2404.  We look forward to serving you and your party!

http://www.kidzonepartyrentals.com/tables-chairs.html

Bounce For Hunger

Join us on December 29th, from 5-8PM and your kids can "Bounce For Hunger"! Bountiful Bouncing and KidZone Party Rentals will be partnering with White River Christian Christian Church of Noblesville to fill up the food pantry for local families. All you have to do is bring each child with a bag of can goods and they will have access to all 6 of the inflatables in the church. This is a great Outreach and something to do during Christmas Break! Please read the attached link for details.
 

http://www.wrcc.org/nextgen/bounceforhunger

Indianapolis Party Rentals

 Welcome to KidZone Party Rentals, Indiana's finest event rental company!  We look forward to serving you with all of your party rental needs including, bounce houses, inflatable slides, water rides, carnival games and entertainers.  Please call us today at 317-777-2404 to speak to one of our representitives.  You can also view our website at: http://www.kidzonepartyrentals.com/