Recently, I made the mistake of asking my nearly 9-year-old daughter, Nora, if she would consider a no-gifts birthday party. “You’re kidding, right?” Nora replied. When I didn’t immediately respond, ...

Hosting a kid’s birthday party is a rite of passage for most parents and their children — but if you’re not careful, it can be an expensive one. Things can start off innocently enough, with a smash ...

Planning a birthday party can be both exciting and overwhelming for parents and caregivers. In this age-by-age birthday party guide, we're sharing tips, themes, and activities to have a fun event and ...

The cost of a child's birthday party is still high – and the price tag for parents likely escalates as their kids gets older, a new survey suggests. Parents spend, on average, $314 on a child's ...

Did you know it’s been estimated that the average parent spends around $400 on a birthday party for their kid? We have come a long way from the days when setting up a birthday party was usually ...

Birthday parties are milestone events in a child’s life, yet sometimes, the occasion being marked is one of feeling excluded, when kids decline to show up to a party when invited, leaving the birthday ...

When it came time for Jolie Biscari's fourth birthday celebration, her mom, Janine, of Sayville, had one spot in mind: her favorite boutique. "We’re always in the store buying dresses, accessories and ...