Birthday party food should be both healthy and appealing to kids. Start with colorful fruit and veggie platters with fun shapes and dips. Offer pizzas with whole-grain crusts, sliders with lean meats, ...

This mom narrates how her daughter wanted to have a birthday sleepover. After some back and forth, the parents said “no,” but the mom is wondering if she made the wrong decision. Read the full story ...

Planning birthday parties in the East Bay can feel overwhelming, but finding the perfect spot doesn’t have to be stressful.