My son’s first ever birthday ... It was small, $13. It seemed like a good compromise. The day of the party came. That’s when I noticed: There were no other gifts. That line on the invite ...

When it comes to buying birthday gifts for other kids, experts agree that $25 is the sweet spot—no matter the relationship. You can’t go wrong in the $20-$30 range, says Porter. “Opt for an ...

A couple of years ago, my kids (then ages 9, 6, and 4) started coming home from birthday celebrations and ... kids love digging through grab bags of small treasures, and we include plenty of ...

If you've got any small kids in your life, or perhaps if you're a parent yourself, you may have noticed a new trend: When it comes to gifts, birthdays are often no longer just about the birthday ...

Wow, You guys have opinions! Last week I wrote a column about what I think is the importance of opening gifts in front of guests at kids’ birthday parties. Many, many people disagreed with me.