Why Parents Secretly Hate Children's Birthday Parties: A practical guide of how to plan, host, survive, and enjoy planning birthday parties for kids. (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780999760604)

Why Parents Secretly Hate Children's Birthday Parties, says it all. Finally, a book that spells out what a lot of parents think and feel, but never say. Hosting a children's birthday party will make some parents cringe or can bring some moms to tears. This survival party guide is like having a professional party planner on retainer. Ashia Watson's lighthearted journey into the children's birthday party industry is refreshing, comical, entertaining, and resourceful. This book is a must-read for new parents, party attendees, amateur entertainers, and seasoned party enthusiasts.

"Brilliant idea. People always talk about the good but never the bad when planning kids parties. A great resource for parents."
- Brian Cobb, Owner of Photobuzz Photo Booths

"Why Parents Secretly Hate Children's Birthday Parties is relatable to parents of all ages. It flows effortlessly and will leave you saying, "Yes, that's me"."
- Gladys Burke, Owner of ADJ Enterprises

"Parties are not a piece of cake. This book is a great conversation piece and invaluable resource for parents. It belongs on a coffee table at your next children's party."
- France Saunders, Franchise Owner of Nothing Bundt Cakes

Ashia Watson is the party planner, event designer, creative mind, and owner of Party Sticklers, a boutique party planning company based in Northern Virginia and surrounding DC Metropolitan area. With over five years of experience planning hundreds of distinctive and high-end events, and an impressive client list from the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation, to Northwest Federal Credit Union, Ashia has become recognized as a top-notch children's party planner. She is a wife to a supportive husband, the enthusiastic soccer mom, and #1 cheerleader of two energetic boys.