That's why Elaine's message grabbed my attention. "Can you help me with ideas for birthday gifts for young children that will score with the kids without breaking our budget?" You bet, Elaine.

and it costs less than the potential damage to the house that little sugar-crazed kids can cause." The birthday child and guests often look forward to the gifts and goody bags at parties.

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.

If you’re not bringing at least $10, you should not bring your child,” Victoria Perry declared in a viral video.

Knowing others might have suffered this same scenario, I combed through the internet and the Strategist archives to compile a list of birthday gifts sure to delight dads with all sorts of hobbies ...