by Caitlin Giddings and Wirecutter Staff Some of the best gifts for 1-year-olds are those that engage kids’ rapidly developing motor skills, sensory exploration, and boundless curiosity.

Perhaps I care so deeply about kids getting to celebrate their birthdays with presents because I wasn’t allowed to have birthday presents, or rather, keep them. When I received presents during ...

Mom Mikailah Frey told Newsweek: "By the time the cupcakes were lit Malcolm was pooped and asked for 'quiet time.'" ...

"I love letting my kids lead the way when it comes to celebrating ... which was decorated with gifts for the birthday girl. In addition, the family had displayed an elaborate dessert table ...

Forget pin the tail on the donkey. Kids today would rather play with Drunk Elephant serum, according to Texas mom Jessica ...

"This is a fun activity to do with the birthday child ahead of time and saves money," Brulz says. And though construction paper, glue and crayons will still cost you money, you and your kids will ...