If I were to write the kids’ birthday party etiquette rules as the mom of a 3-year-old who’s just entered the world of birthday parties, there would be two: no one brings or accepts gifts, and ...

Kids’ birthday parties can get pricey fast, especially at places like a trampoline park or laser tag arcade. So many parents bring the celebration home to save money. But even in your own home ...

The younger the child, typically the less costly the celebration, with 1-year-old and 2-year-old birthday parties costing an average of $279. Spending on birthday parties for kids 6 to 9 rose, on ...

Parents are now asking for tips to cover kids’ birthday party costs — and other moms and dads are enraged: ‘Absofrigginglutely not’ By Brooke Steinberg Published March 14, 2025, 12:40 p.m. ET ...

A couple of years ago, my kids (then ages 9, 6, and 4) started coming home from birthday celebrations and other events with goodie bags. You may be familiar with them too—Mary Poppins–esque ...

I don't throw big birthday parties until my kids turn 5. At that age, guests can be dropped off, and I don't have to entertain the parents, too.

But after that, Lansing went stealth. He made a point to keep on hand a modest stash of presents, such as Lego sets or puzzles, so that he always could be prepared for the next birthday party. If ...

In lieu of birthday presents for her two children, mom Katrina Hennigan of New York asked guests to donate to their charity of choice. "We have so many toys, not a large space and a big family ...

Winslow said she has since discussed with her kids -- now 7, 6 and 2 -- other ways to celebrate their birthdays and they're interested in using the money they would've spent on a birthday party on ...