Stress

Honest tips for reducing parenting stress, from simplifying birthday parties to letting go of perfection and finding what works for your family.

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    Keeping Birthday Parties Simple (and Sane)

    I’m just going to say it, I don’t throw big birthday parties every year. They’re loud, expensive, and honestly overwhelming. That doesn’t mean we skip celebrating. We just keep it simple. Some years we do themed parties, and some years we don’t. And guess what? The kids are still happy, and I stay sane.