birthday party

Child Development & Health

Bounce house blues: Injuries on the rise

Bounce houses and kids' birthday parties are synonymous, but are they getting more dangerous? The AAP's recent study found that...

Super Mom Tips

Sock monkey themed party

Kara Allen, straight from Kara's Party Ideas, is sharing one of her adorable party ideas with SheKnows.

Toys & Play

How to prep your house for a kid-friendly party

With warmer weather, summer break and birthday parties galore, chances are you will be hosting a few parties at your home this...

Child Development & Health

The big birthday party is so last year

In a child's mind, the yearly birthday party is practically mythic. It's the one day a year all about her: It's so much fun, all her...

Family Fun

Making a holiday birthday special

Holiday birthdays can be hard to plan and even harder on your wallet. Making your child's birthday special and all about her -- and...

Kids' Parties

Birthday party themes for girls

Celebrating your daughter’s birthday with a party that includes her favorite friends is a great way to ensure she has a blast on her...

Kids' Parties

Birthday party themes for boys

Planning a birthday party for your son can be a blast, but trying to pick out a theme can be difficult. With kids changing their...

Kids' Parties

Party ideas for kids with fall birthdays

The fortunate thing about having a child born in the fall is that there are a wide variety of fun themes you can choose for his or...

Kids' Parties

Camping-themed party décor

Picking a kid-friendly theme for a birthday party can be difficult, especially when it seems as though kids outgrow their favorite...

Birthdays & Celebrations

Birthday party décor you can find at home

When hosting a birthday party, you don't have to blow your budget on decorations. It’s certainly easy to do so, but it’s also easy...

Super Mom Tips

How to celebrate your birthday when you’re a busy mom

It’s your birthday, Mom. Time to take a break from your busy schedule to celebrate you! Check out our suggestions for some...

Crafts

How to make your own birthday flag banner

You've seen them in catalogs and online, but have you ever wondered if you could make one of those cute, personalized birthday flag...

Entertaining How-tos

How to host a spring birthday party

If springtime also happens to be birthday time for a special someone in your life, consider hosting a spring-themed birthday party....

Parenting Advice & Columns

Monday Mom challenge: Throw yourself a great birthday party

How many birthday parties have you planned in the course of your life as a Mommy? Five? Ten? Fifteen? More? Given all the terrific...

Organic for Kids

Eco-friendly birthday party recipes

Green-themed birthday parties for your kids will make you the hippest mom on the block. With kids becoming more environmentally...

Party Planning

How to hire a birthday party clown or magician