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Advice Asking Eric: My brother and sister-in-law ruined my son’s birthday Published: Jun. 26, 2025, 12:00 p.m.

Dear Eric: My son will soon be turning 13, as will my niece. They were born a week apart. I usually host a family pool party for my son’s birthday, but my brother and his wife do not arrange … ...

Dear Eric: My son will soon be turning 13, as will my niece. They were born a week apart. I usually host a family pool party for my son’s birthday. My brother and his wife do not arrange a ...

My parents took my son out for his birthday instead of getting him a toy, and he loved it. Now my 6-year-old daughter wants an experience instead of a toy for her birthday, and I'm so glad.

Dear Eric: My son will soon be turning 13, as will my niece. They were born a week apart. I usually host a family pool party for my son’s birthday, but my brother and his wife do not arrange a ...