What is your take on gifts at kids’ birthday parties? I’ve noticed a trend toward opening the gifts after the party once all of the guests have gone home. It feels like a gift grab instead of an ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We are hosting a birthday party for our child. We have neither requested nor forbidden presents. We’re happy to accept them, but also happy to just enjoy the company of the ...

Opening presents on Christmas can be a magical experience for the whole family, but one woman missed out on all the fun. The post, titled "Kids opened their presents without me," quickly went viral on ...

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 party altogether… ...

This mom is taking “bring your own” to another level. Offering to help clean up at the end of a party is one thing — but bringing your own stash of cleaning supplies as a “gift” to the party throwers ...