"Birthday parties as an adult can be so awkward," Liz Migliaccio told Newsweek. "When there's good gossip...it's way easier ...

After hosting a party for my son, we were overwhelmed by the birthday presents ... to be meaningful to me. Turning up at a kids' birthday party with an impressive looking gift that's difficult ...

I would suggest that they do what I have done with my 20 grandchildren: I’ll give them birthday cards and gifts until age 18 ... considering there is still no certainty we’d receive it ...

Dear Annie: This letter is in reference to the aunt and uncle who provided generous gifts to their six nephews, only to be forgotten when it came time for those same nephews to thank them.