Since the COVID pandemic arrived when Daya was just 4 months old, the first few years of her childhood were devoid of ...

“Fudge it,” I said aloud. Toyless, I marched myself to the counter and bought a Kit Kat. In the car, I pulled a crisp $20 ...

But I still couldn’t shake a feeling I worried made me a Bad Parent. When it came time for my son to turn 3, I wanted him to have gifts—the kind kids actually get excited about, not just books ...

Gifts for teens; All Gifts for Kids. Gifts to Give. Tech. Digital photo frames; Instant cameras; ... 31 Kids Birthday Party Favors That Aren’t Junk. Updated July 3, 2024. Illustration: Dana Davis.

A survey found that most parents are giving their kids gifts on their siblings' birthdays so they don't feel left out. The survey, conducted by parenting website BabyCenter, found that 54% of ...

So if there are only 4 to 5 kids and only 3 to 4 gifts I’ve seen kids get really embarrassed who can’t afford to bring a gift, which is not what the spirit of celebrating a friend’s birthday ...

When it comes to kids’ birthday parties, ... Parents baffled after mom asks for birthday gifts — despite not having a party By . Kidspot. Published May 15, 2025, 10:22 a.m. ET.

This Parent Requested Gifts for Kid's Birthday, but Doesn't Plan to Host a Party. Elisabeth Sherman. May 14, ... Little kids get invited to birthday parties nearly every weekend.

6 Gifts Kids Won’t Outgrow (Or Throw Out) Immediately Published April 18, 2025 NYT Wirecutter, Gamewright, Wee Society; illustrations by Con McHugh for NYT Wirecutter ...