Does your child have a birthday approaching soon? We've put together a few pages offering parents advice for coping with the demands of birthdays and giving some birthday present ideas:

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• managing pester power - an article offering advice for parents wanting to manage their child's demands and expectations on their birthday;



• on our recommended toys page you'll find of a range of products that we believe provide excellent entertainment for children 0-5 years both indoors and out. All the products featured have been recommended by parents;



• for more present ideas try the your best toys page - a compilation list of 'best toys', as sent by visitors to the site;



• recommended children's books;
  
  
• We also have information on children's party ideas, either DIY or professional, or even activity based. There are also some ideas on party goods.

If you have any ideas that we've missed or if you would like to recommend a toy, product or company please email the site at: contributions@forparentsbyparents.co.uk

Top Tip: Do not forget to prepare your camera for the event. Here are some great photography tips.