#birthday-parties tag

3 months ago

Parenting

I took my 6-year-old to the wrong birthday party. It taught me a lesson about the grace of strangers.

fromwww.theguardian.com

5 months ago

Parenting

Kids' parties are hell on earth but may be the cure to the world's ills | Emily Mulligan

fromTODAY.com

8 months ago

Should a Kid's Birthday Party Start at 8 a.m.? One Mom Thinks It's a No-Brainer

Kelsey Haywood Lucas successfully hosted a relaxed morning birthday party for her children, inviting guests to come anytime between 8 a.m. and noon.

Maybe Having 8 AM Birthday Parties Is The Way To Go

Hosting morning birthday parties for toddlers offers a solution to scheduling challenges and results in positive feedback from parents.

1 day ago

A 14-Year-Old Didn't Receive Any Gifts From Her Friends At Her Party. Is That Weird?

Teen birthday party gift-giving varies significantly from childhood, reflecting social dynamics and expectations among peers.

fromSlate Magazine

2 months ago

Parenting

A Well-Meaning Rule Is Sweeping My Kid's School. It's Ruining Parents' Lives.

3 months ago

Parenting

I took my 6-year-old to the wrong birthday party. It taught me a lesson about the grace of strangers.

fromwww.theguardian.com

5 months ago

Parenting

Kids' parties are hell on earth but may be the cure to the world's ills | Emily Mulligan

fromTODAY.com

8 months ago

Parenting

Should a Kid's Birthday Party Start at 8 a.m.? One Mom Thinks It's a No-Brainer

Parenting

Maybe Having 8 AM Birthday Parties Is The Way To Go

more#parenting

Non-profit organizations

3 months ago

My nonprofit celebrates birthdays for families who can't afford them. In 14 years, I've never grown tired of seeing their joy.

Consistent, monthly hour-long birthday parties delivered by volunteers create celebration and stability for children and families facing homelessness or transition.

6 months ago

This Mom Is Completely Over Trampoline Park Birthday Parties

Many parents refuse indoor trampoline parks for safety and overstimulation concerns after witnessing serious injuries, and decline related birthday party invitations.

Dining

fromLos Angeles Times

6 months ago

L.A. Times Concierge: What restaurants or bars are good for a big birthday party on a budget?

Los Angeles offers affordable restaurant patios and bars that accommodate large birthday parties, often with low rental fees and BYO cake options.

E-Commerce

fromApartment Therapy

6 months ago

Michaels Quietly Launched a New Section That'll Make You Forget About Party City

Michaels launched The Party Shop offering 700+ in-store and 79,000 online party products, a Balloon Bar with customizable bundles, same-day delivery, and reduced party pricing.

fromTODAY.com

7 months ago

Mom Divides the Internet: Is It Rude to Ask If a Sibling Can Tag Along to a Birthday Party?

Asking to bring an uninvited sibling can burden hosts, create awkwardness, and may lead parents to refuse or stop extending invitations.

Bring Back Opening Presents At Birthday Parties

Opening birthday presents at parties fosters excitement and connection among friends. The act is a celebration, not a chore, bringing joy to both the giver and recipient.

Parenting

Food & drink

fromTasting Table

9 Foods You Would Find At An '80s Birthday Party - Tasting Table

The 1980s birthday parties featured chaotic fun, colorful decorations, and classic foods like mini hot dogs and seven-layer dip.

A Mom Wonders If She Was Wrong For Throwing Her Kid A Low-Budget Birthday Party

Kid birthday parties have become extravagant, causing some parents to feel pressured over costs and societal expectations.

10 months ago

We didn't invite any kids to our 5-year-old's birthday. It was the best decision we ever made.

When our child's fifth birthday came around, we found ourselves utterly exhausted not just from the day-to-day work of parenting, but from the pressure that seems to accompany birthday parties these days.

Parenting

fromNew York Post

1 year ago

I don't let my kid go to birthday parties - family time is more important

Family time takes precedence over children's birthday parties for Emily Oster.