Emily Oster is an economist who writes about parenting. Her book “Expecting Better” is quite popular in mom circles and is ...

There are a few things to keep in mind when creating a menu for a kid's birthday party. First, the theme can help guide food ...

After another parent received the usual request, they wondered "Is this a new way of celebrating birthdays I've never heard ...

When "Real Housewives" star Heather Dubrow's children made their college decisions, she immediately started planning their "bed party." What's a bed party? Dubrow learned of the trend when she spied ...

Ana Sheppard realized she had invited 60 kids to her son's seventh birthday. Having extra hands to help allowed her to also ...

It’s easy not to go. Going to kids’ parties can be grating, loud, time-consuming and a little expensive. They take work! You have to smile and keep an eye on your kid in the bounce house and ...

A treasure hunt brings an extra layer of excitement to a birthday party, making guests feel like they’re part of an adventure ...

kids and family etiquette. “I was just at my girlfriend’s mom’s birthday party,” wrote a user on the social media platform. “We’d ordered an expensive cake for her and split the cost ...

"I was just at my girlfriend's mom's birthday party," wrote a user on ... what I did and rushed to placate the kid." "People were saying, 'Aww, you poor little thing,'" the man continued, "and ...

Ana Sheppard is a 35-year-old mom who decided to hire two babysitters for her son's birthday party. She put a specific ... hours decorating and keeping the kids safe, among other things.

A mom obsessed with “Law & Order” threw a birthday party for her infant daughter, taking mug shots and fingerprints of guests ...