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The Importance of Music in Early Childhood Development

No matter where you turn, music for children is everywhere. From programs like Mommy & Me™ to Music Together™, major products from companies like Baby Einstein™, and even programming from your local PBS station – everyone agrees that music is an important part of early childhood development. In this article we’re going to explore the [...]

10 Secrets to Successful Kids’ Birthday Parties in NJ

I have been entertaining young children (ages 1 – 6) for over 19 years. As a musician and teacher, I really believe that I have found the key to what works to make a great children’s party. Do you want your young children totally engaged, energized, playful, curious, surprised, successful, and happy for a whole hour at your party? As entertainers and teachers, we can hold their attention, keep their focus, and encourage positive behavior. The key is in the music and the short, perfect choices of what to do and when. Each party is unique because every group is unique, so though we work from a basic format, we can gear the party especially for your child. That is why “Our Biggest Fans Are Under Five!”

Here are my 10 tips (and an extra bonus) to help you plan a perfect party for children ages 1 – 6.

What Makes A Great Early Childhood Entertainer?

At Parties by Dylan & Company, we consider ourselves Early Childhood Specialists. We know our audience. Children from age 1 to age 5 are very unique little people. They are easily distracted, want instant gratification, and demand our full attention. They can also be completely joyful, play with abandon, are totally curious, and always true to themselves. How does [...]

As Seen On: Mom Accomplished

Dylan’s Story I had always wanted to be on stage singing and acting since I was a little girl. Nothing could have swayed me from this dream. But after majoring in Theatre in undergrad and spending about 5 years in the NYC doing LOTS of auditions, some acting work, and waiting tables, I audtioned for [...]

Party Planning Made Easy!

As a children’s party entertainer in New Jersey, I’m often asked questions about children’s party planning by parents looking to make their kids’ birthday parties extra special. Because of that, I thought it would be helpful to share with you the same suggestions I offer these parents, so that planning your child’s next birthday party [...]

Gifts for Your Children Don’t Have to Cost a Thing!

Okay, so we all do it. We run to the store to buy what our children have asked for all year long. Every commercial is so cleverly constructed to inspire those young minds to sheer, uncompromising desire. But what if you don’t want them to have that toy or video game? What if you just don’t want [...]

Positive Behavior Through Play

It is well-known that young children have a short attention span. Moms everywhere know how exhausting it can be to keep a toddler entertained and happy. Well, I have good news. There are ways of doing this without becoming exhausted or losing patience; keeping your cool might be a very important key to your success [...]

Kids Birthday Party Games

Here are some FUN, easy, and smart games for you to play at a Kids Birthday Party! You can do it yourself or have entertainers like us come in to facilitate, but either way, you can’t lose with these win-win games! Babies and Toddlers!! • Object Permanence “Hide & Seek”: Take a toy and show [...]

R. E. S. P. E. C. T.

Find out what it means to THEM! Recently I watched a video by Raffi Cavoukian. Most of us know him simply as Raffi, that wonderful children’s entertainer who wrote and performed countless, memorable songs for young children. The video is entitled “Respecting Earth and Child” and it features Raffi giving an empowering talk about how [...]

Parenting a Preschooler: Who’s in charge here??!!

I have been doing Kids Parties in NJ for just about 20 years now and most of the children I entertain are between the ages of 1 and 5. These young people are so curious and so easily distracted, that they can go from activity to activity and are constantly hungry for more. So how [...]

As Seen on MarketMommy.com: Balancing Family and Business

Dylan Glanzer started her business, Parties by Dylan & Company, in 1992 after working in children’s theater for several years. She provides fantastic musical birthday parties and events for children ages 1 – 5. A year ago, she expanded and hired and trained other talented performers. She plans to hire two additional performers by the [...]

As Seen on MO.com: Vote For Me!

“I feel like I am doing something that makes a big difference in children’s lives.” Written by MO Dylan Glanzer, Children’s Entertainer and Owner of Parties by Dylan & Company VOTE HERE The love of performing began for Dylan Glanzer at a very young age. She always wanted to be an actress or a big Broadway [...]

Marvelous Music Books for Kids

Best Blog for Kids Who Hate to Read April 16th, 2012 by Gail Terp Today’s book suggestions come from Dylan Glanzer. Miss Dylan runs Great Kids Parties in NJ and she knows music! Her other site is Free Song by Miss Dylan. On Wednesday, she’ll talk to us about how she uses music to promote [...]

Can Music Encourage Your Child to Read?

A post from Best Blog For Kids Who Hate To Read: A family blog for reluctant readers and their parents. by Gail Terp Music and Literacy in Early Childhood Written by Dylan Glanzer Music is the universal language of mankind. ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow The first song many children learn is the “ABCs”. It is [...]

Can You Throw an Educational & Entertaining Birthday Bash?

Lifetime MOMS Posted Monday, April 30, 2012 – 12:00am by Candace Lindemann When I was a teen, I worked as a children’s entertainer: painting faces, making balloon animals, and leading scavenger hunts while dressed as Princess Jasmine or the Pink Power Ranger. Parents spent big bucks hiring performers, renting out party locations, and stuffing expensive [...]