Don’t kill the birthday guest
By Katia Hetter, Special to CNN
May 24, 2011 9:05 a.m. ED

(CNN) -- The job of a children’s birthday party host seems straightforward: Thomas the Tank Engine or princess theme? Traditional yellow cake with icing or ice cream cake? Jelly beans or arts and crafts in the gift bags?
To which we suggest a modern twist: Don’t kill any of your guests.