Everything You Need To Know About Planning The Special Day

Planning to make your child’s next birthday party an all-nighter? Here are a few helpful hints.

All parents want to give their kids the party of their dreams, but over-the-top and costly birthday extravaganzas aren't necessary to create a memorable celebration.

Our party-planning checklist offers helpful tips on everything from choosing a venue to documenting the day.

No matter what kind of activities you are having at your party, make sure that everyone is included. Pick activities that will keep everyone involved and entertained, and remind your child how hurt they would feel if they were not included in something.

When my daughter Mamie turned one, her daddy baked her a big birthday cake smothered in white icing and fancy flowers. He knelt with it on the floor as Mamie, wide-eyed, toddled over to see it.

As you stand in the toy aisle contemplating what new doll or gadget to bring to next week’s birthday party, it can be helpful to know that there are certain things that separate the good toys from the average.