For her 16th birthday, my daughter wanted to host a co-ed sleepover. I was not on board. We eventually compromised and I agreed to let boys stay until 11 p.m., but later relented. Despite my initial ...

Sleepovers are a beloved tradition, especially among children and teenagers. These overnight gatherings are often filled with fun activities, late-night snacks and plenty of bonding time. However, ...

About your birthday party: The past few years, we have had a “stream party” at our local park. Everyone wears bathing suits or clothes that can get wet, we walk about half a mile from the park parking ...

When I was a child, a birthday party most often took place in the home. We played musical chairs, pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey, sang “Happy Birthday,” ate cake, opened presents, and then wrapped things ...