How to dig yourself out of a bad event

I mentioned yesterday that some events are a let down. You promise an earth shaking activity but are delivered an event which barely registers a tremor with your kids.

So what do you do if an upcoming event has the stench of previous disappointment?

The simplest option is to just tell your kids to "suck it up" and give the activity a second chance.

But there is both harder and a sneakier option still available...

The hard option is to get involved.

If your involvement increases to the extent that you can a) give constructive feedback on the previous event, b) make sure the necessary changes are made and, c) give a more informed "promise" that the approaching activity will be quality.

But some events get saddled with the "stench of death."

The other answer is sneakier... Rebrand the old event.

Give it a new name. Give it a fresh twist. Give it a different tweak. Give it a face lift.

BUT... keep the basics the same (and pray fervently that you're not repackaging another disappointment!).