Opening birthday presents at parties fosters excitement and connection among friends. The act is a celebration, not a chore, bringing joy to both the giver and recipient.
We didn't invite any kids to our 5-year-old's birthday. It was the best decision we ever made.
When our child's fifth birthday came around, we found ourselves utterly exhausted not just from the day-to-day work of parenting, but from the pressure that seems to accompany birthday parties these days.
Mom Sends Out Rules For Child's Birthday Gifts & They're... Something
Having specific rules regarding gifts might seem extreme, especially when it restricts parents to eco-friendly, noise-free, and colorless itemsâcreating undue stress.
Must Our Kids Get a Suitcase of "Swag" After Every Party?
I was speechless when I watched her unpack her new bag and excitedly show me everything she'd gotten. I felt sick to my stomach, as if I'd had the wind knocked out of me.