This month my firstborn turned nine. As I hold his image in my memory, the picture that comes immediately to mind is him, clad in his bright red helmet, patiently smiling for a biking photo. My sweet ...

If you're having a birthday at your house -- it's a great reason to celebrate! Whether you'll be enjoying some great birthday freebies, playing some fun birthday games or making up a special recipe, ...

A recent survey of 2,000 parents with kids ages 3-12 found 73% say their youngsters are not so easy to impress. Shutterstock A new year of birthday planning is fast approaching — but some assembly may ...

Today's birthday party options are no longer limited to cake in the backyard and pin the tail on the donkey. In fact, here in the Twin Cities there seems to be a party theme for just about any passion ...

Remember when a child's birthday party meant cake, ice cream, soda, games, and presents at his house? Today, pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey and cake have been replaced by "a real donkey—and a full BBQ ...

Hosting a kid’s birthday party is a rite of passage for most parents and their children — but if you’re not careful, it can ...