Birthday presents get a timeout from parents (Boston Globe)

When Carrie Alyeas daughter, Piper, turned 7 this month, guests invited to her junglethemed party were asked not to bring presents for the birthday girl. Instead, they could donate $5 to the parents organization at Pipers school. Read more

Corrie McDermott: An inspiring example of faith, love and selfsacrifice (Victorville Daily Press)

HESPERIA Mothers show their love in countless ways. Read more

6yearolds birthday benefits animals (The Flint Journal)

For a lot of kindergartners, a birthday means a time for presents. But for McKenna King, 6, it meant a time to help animals. Read more