Birthday party season is upon us, which means birthday party invitations from your children’s friends are about to pour in.

texted me from the park where the party was taking place to tell me that some of the other kids had brought gifts. I grabbed the present, jumped in my car and drove over to the park to hand ...

by Caitlin Giddings and Wirecutter Staff Some of the best gifts for 1-year-olds are those that engage kids’ rapidly developing motor skills, sensory exploration, and boundless curiosity.

For many kids, exchanging cards with friends and family is a treasured tradition. For others, baking cookies or preparing a special breakfast is the highlight of the day. And gifts—though ...

"Contributing to a Roth IRA on behalf of a kid who has earned income is one of my favorite ways to gift to kids," says Laura Cuber, a certified financial planner with Mercer Advisors in the ...