All of our birthday party invitations have included a footnote “Gifts not necessary,” if for no other reason than we wanted to avoid the endless piles of plastic that seem to dominate children’s gifts these days. We’ve received pointed questions and murmurs from parents wondering what our deal is. The New York Times now reports that no gift parties are not only a growing trend, but families are incorporating lessons about philanthropy in there as well.
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A Unique Approach To Birthday Parties Fri Jul 27, 2007 10:49 pm
The Sun and Your Family Fri Jul 20, 2007 11:36 pm
Do you understand all the risks of sun damage, and how it might put your kids at risk?
Why Do We Have Summer Break? Sun Jul 15, 2007 11:52 pm
Whether you work out of the home or not, summer break can be taxing for parents. Finding appropriate activities and getting everyone signed up in time can be a real chore. If you are wondering why we are on this schedule, read on.
Video Games and Venting Sun Jul 8, 2007 12:17 am
We’ve all seen the kids in restaurants who play with handheld video games and don’t talk to their family during the meal. A new study says that not all teens who play video games lack social skills, and some may even be using the games for positive psychological outcomes.
Sunscreen Safety Mon Jul 2, 2007 11:10 pm
As we head into the July 4th holiday, one of our top commodities is likely to be (and should be) sunscreen. Find out from the Environmental Working Group which ones are the safest for your skin.
