Wow, You guys have opinions! Last week I wrote a column about what I think is the importance of opening gifts in front of guests at kids’ birthday parties. Many, many people disagreed with me. Here ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We are hosting a birthday party for our child. We have neither requested nor forbidden presents. We’re happy to accept them, but also happy to just enjoy the company of the ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: We are hosting a birthday party for our child. We have neither requested nor forbidden presents. We’re happy to accept them, but also happy to just enjoy the company of the ...

Last April, I opened my email and an invitation floated out of a digital envelope: a parade of giraffes, announcing Hazel’s third birthday party. My son’s first ever birthday party invitation! I was ...

When it comes to kids’ birthday parties, you’d think there were only so many ways to reinvent the wheel. But one parent has well and truly said ‘hold my piñata.’ She’s ditching the party altogether… ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am throwing a 50th birthday party for my spouse that will include lunch, games and an open bar, which I’m paying for. (The open bar is a surprise for guests!) I’ve saved up for ...

Justin turned five last Sunday. His mother Alysha wished him a happy birthday when he got up and gave him a hug. That was ...

A mother has spoken out on TikTok after her daughter was invited to a birthday party with strict gifting rules which she branded 'extreme' Getty (2) A mother has spoken out after her daughter was ...

Maddy turns 9 years old in this video! Watch as she opens her presents, enjoys delicious birthday cake, and takes part in a scavenger hunt provided by Anthony to locate two special gifts.