Parents offered advice on how to avoid common birthday party pitfalls. Prioritizing quality over quantity, minimizing stress for parents & children.

There’s something truly magical about birthdays, especially in the eyes of toddlers and preschoolers. The excitement, the ...

Prince Harry intends to invite the Royal Family to the 2027 Invictus Games. The move could mark the first public family reunion since Queen Elizabeth’s funeral.

Emily Oster, 45, from the US, appeared on the We Met At Acme podcast to discuss motherhood, there admitting she doesn't allow her children to attend birthday parties.

When it comes to kids’ birthday parties, you’d think there were only so many ways to reinvent the wheel. But one parent has well and truly said ‘hold my piñata.’ She’s ditching the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: A friend sent me an invitation to her child’s 7th birthday party; however, it came with a handwritten message that stated, “It’s probably best to come after 4 when the ...

A parent on Reddit was confused when she received a request for gift—but no official invite to the kid's party. Commenters think requesting gifts without hosting a party comes across as entitled ...

Arizona mom Tia Brown says her kids will always attend any birthday party to which they are invited.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’ve received several invitations to large, planned events via group text. Whether for a retirement party, bridal shower or anniversary celebration, each message included the ...

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho — Your birthday is the one time of year when it's OK to be selfish. It's all about you, and kids have been basking in that blessing for as long as we've had candles. But for ...

Advice Miss Manners: Parent who wants adult to stay at child’s party is struggling with wording for invitations Published: Jan. 17, 2025, 8:00 a.m.