Kids, for the most part, love birthdays. My younger child starts talking about her next birthday about six months before it happens. She tells everyone she meets that it's "almost" her birthday, ...

A child’s birthday is a meaningful milestone and (at least in theory) a joyful occasion filled with whimsy and delight. But any busy parent can tell you that actually planning a kid’s birthday party — ...

Backyard birthday parties save money and are still a lot of fun for my kids. The kids play and do a craft, and we keep the food simple. There's more prep work for me, and my house gets messy, but it's ...