Parents are pushing back against over-the-top kids' birthday parties, choosing simpler celebrations that prioritize fun over ...

This is the kind of parenting moment that is instantly relatable—the kind that gets every parent thinking ‘I’ve been there.’ Her daughter was in first grade when it happened. Every girl in the class ...

Dear Miss Manners: I am planning a birthday party for my 3-year-old daughter. Last year, for her second birthday, we did a small event at home, and she was pleased about it. I only invited friends ...

Dear Miss Manners: I am planning a birthday party for my 3-year-old daughter. Last year, for her second birthday, we did a small event at home, and she was pleased about it. I only invited friends ...

A child’s birthday is a meaningful milestone and (at least in theory) a joyful occasion filled with whimsy and delight. But any busy parent can tell you that actually planning a kid’s birthday party — ...