Three weeks before the sweet 16 party, my daughter got a call from Helen’s sister who used to be a baker. She started talking ...

Dear Eric: My good friend Helen and I both have 16-year-old daughters. Last year, my daughter made a small, beautifully ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to a question about who should provide the cake for a 16th birthday ...

I called Helen and told her this is nuts. Helen responded that she does indeed expect my daughter to do all of that because ...

It's a great way to minimize your party-planning labor; order Costco pizzas and cakes at the same time and make a single trip ...

The royal family has wished a happy 21st birthday to Lady Louise Windsor, daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh. A ...

Nothing says “happy birthday” like a cake that feels more like a cry for help than a sweet treat. These hilariously chaotic ...

Retirement and birthday plans can bring unexpected challenges. Asking Eric responds to a spouse feeling left out by her ...

While Rob Kardashian usually prefers to keep out of the spotlight, he still shared a sweet message for his momager.

Dear Eric: My husband and I have been married for more than 50 years and we have recently retired. I was looking forward to ...

I called Helen and told her this is nuts. Helen responded that she does indeed expect my daughter to do all of that because ...