First Birthday in December
Making a holiday-season first birthday feel special, not lost.
Tag: family
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Not the Birthday Child: Helping Brothers and Sisters Feel Included on the Big Day
A sibling’s birthday can be a hard day for the brother or sister who is not celebrating. Here are gentle ways to include them, give them a role and keep jealousy in check. Read more
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When Mother’s Day Feels Complicated: Celebrating Every Kind of Family With Young Children
Not every child has a mom at the breakfast table on Mother’s Day. A few thoughtful choices help families, classrooms and party hosts celebrate love and care in a way that includes everyone. Read more
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Involving Your Toddler in Party Prep
Children as young as two can help plan their own party when the tasks fit small hands. Here are age-by-age jobs, how to offer real choices and which decisions to keep for the grown-ups. Read more
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Ways to Celebrate a Toddler’s Birthday Without a Big Party
Some years a guest list is not in the cards. Here are ways to make a toddler’s birthday feel special at any scale, from morning rituals and one good adventure to a tiny circle of loved ones. Read more
