Parties and Gifts

Show your college student that you love and miss her by mailing a care package full of dorm room essentials and comforting treats. Whether it's her birthday, Valentine's Day, finals time, or just because, learn what to send to brighten her day. ...

This sleepover guide is full of tips, party games, snacks, and a packing list for throwing the perfect slumber party for your kids. ...

Searching for cool birthday gifts for kids? These gift ideas are sure to please. You'll find toys for the budding writer, scientist, artist, or musician. Grab 'em fast! ...

Slumber parties can be a blast for children of all ages. The next time your child is begging to have a sleepover, make it extra special with one of these fun sleepover themes. ...

To avoid forgetting anything, use this printable checklist the next time your child is having a sleepover at a friend's house. ...

Has your child been invited to a sleepover, but you aren't sure if he is ready to spend the night away from home? Take this quiz to find out. ...

Looking for the perfect tablet for your technology-loving child? These nifty devices have tons of educational activities, games, books, and more to keep your curious little one busy for hours. ...

Tips for Planning a Successful Sleepover Party Sleepover parties can be a blast, but the planning, potential homesickness, and a house full of rambunctious children can put stress on both the parents and kids. These tips for party planning and de...

This crowd-pleasing baby shower game has guests brush up on their nursery rhyme lyrics. Check out these other fun baby shower games. ...

Print off these baby shower BINGO cards to use at your shower as you unwrap gifts for your soon-to-be baby. Check out these other fun baby shower games. ...

Searching for the perfect baby shower gift for twins? These creative and practical ideas will bring the multiples-mom-to-be double the joy. If you have twins, please tell us in the comments area what items you found most useful. ...

Print off the pregnant belly template and a baby for each guest to play this fun twist on Pin the Tail on the Donkey at your next baby shower. Check out these other fun baby shower games. ...

Bug Tie TackMaterials Air-dry clay Red and black tempera paintTie tack backing (sold at most craft stores)Directions To make a tack, roll a lima bean-size piece of clay into a round ladybug body and press it securely onto the flat surface of the ...

Mouse Pad CraftMaterials 9- by 12-inch piece of white craft foam Sheet of blue craft foamSheet of brown craft foamyarn glue Directions Round the corners of one short side of a 9- by 12-inch piece of white craft foam and trim the other short side ...

Show your college student that you love and miss her by mailing a care package full of dorm room essentials and comforting treats. Whether it's her birthday, Valentine's Day, finals time, or just because, learn what to send to brighten her day. ...

The FamilyEducation staff is made up of moms and dads like you, always on the lookout for the best products for our kids. We've come up with a list of the must-have baby products that have been essential to our young families — everything fr...

How many times has your child come home from a birthday party with a goodie bag full of dollar store trinkets that get forgotten about almost immediately? The next time you're planning a birthday, forgo the penny candy and cheap toys and send you...

Searching for cool birthday gifts for kids? These gift ideas are sure to please. You'll find toys for the budding writer, scientist, artist, or musician. Grab 'em fast! ...