By Tim Lee 

You don't have to go through anxiety attacks when planning your child's birthday party. In fact, the whole process can be stress-free and absolutely fun. All you need is the right theme for your child and everything flows from there.

Here are the popular birthday themes for children today. Take your pick!

1. American Chopper Party - This is appropriate for children who love motorcycles.

2. Animal Safari Party - It will not only be a birthday party, it's also an adventure.

3. Backyardigans Birthday Party - Based on the popular cartoon, this will be fun for children who love the show.

4. Batman Party - Here is a party for the little Caped Crusader.

5. Bratz Birthday Party - If your daughter prefers Bratz over Barbie, then go for this theme. It's glitter, glam and fashion all for her and her friends to enjoy.

6. Cat in the Hat Party - Party with everyone's fave cat.

7. Curious George Party - Monkey around for a day with Curious George.

8. Disney Princesses Party - Why have only one princess when you can have Ariel, Jasmine, Esmeralda, Pocahontas and Belle with you on your birthday.

9. Football Birthday Party - Give your sports fan a fun party he'll enjoy with his friends.

10. Happy Feet Birthday Party - Here's a party with music, dancing and snow cones!

11. Incredibles Birthday Party - Be heroes for a day.

12. Karate Birthday Party - Now this one is definitely kicking.

13. Madagascar Birthday Party - Let the children go wild with this kind of party.

14. NASCAR Birthday Party - Let your child feel the speed of the cars.

15. Pirates of the Caribbean Birthday Party - Aye, aye captain. There are lots of loot we can bring home with us.

16. Pony Party - Ooh what fun, prancing on a pony!

17. Sleepover Birthday Party - This is for girls ages 8 to 12.

18. Spiderman Birthday Party - Everybody's favorite web slinger took time off to party.