Birthday Party 101  Throwing a party for a bunch of rambunctious
and excited little guests means you can expect the unexpected.
Here are our top dos and don'ts for hosting your child's special
day.  Don't invite too many kids  Avoid this common error by
using the plus-one rule: invite the same number of kids as the
child's age, plus one. So if you have a six-year-old, you'll
invite seven children to the party. When it comes to a
sleepover, you may want to limit the numbers to no more than
five or six.  Do be specific on the invitation  Tell parents if
they're invited to stay or if they're free to go. Inform them of
what type of food you'll be serving - just snacks and cake or an
actual meal? And let them know if their child should wear or
bring something specific (warm clothes if they'll be playing
outside, for instance).  Don't hand out invites at school
Because you most likely won't be inviting the whole class, this
once-standard practice is now a no-no. Get addresses from
parents and mail or e-mail the in