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Everything You Need to Keep Kids Entertained During a Virtual Birthday Party

You're not a regular mom, you're a cool mom, which is why you've pivoted your kid's birthday party to Zoom. There's just one snag...how the hell do you keep a dozen 5-year-olds entertained for two hours?! It’s a problem the parents at New York-based children’s club Union Square Play have become all too familiar with these past few months, which is why they’ve launched a virtual birthday party hub.

There, you’ll find a step-by-step playbook to planning the big day, as well as links to e-vites, party favors, festive Zoom backgrounds and sing-along videos to keep the party raging until it's time to sign off.

How to Host a Birthday Party While Social Distancing



Candace Davison

VP of editorial, recipe developer, kitsch-lover

Candace Davison oversees PureWow's food and home content, as well as its franchises, like the PureWow100 review series and the Happy Kid Awards. She’s covered all things lifestyle...
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