“Children weren't fed ... She said even when parents RSVP there’s no guarantee that they will bring their child to the celebration.

A mom who often RSVPs “no” to children’s birthday parties is defending her choice to TODAY.com after backlash online. “That is a preference that works for our family,” Emily Oster ...

Emily Oster appeared on the “We Met At Acme” podcast and discussed how she prioritizes time with her family and kids, even if it means RSVP-ing “no” to another child’s birthday party.

“You just reminded me to RSVP. It’s also at ... said they threw a party and no one showed up for their kid — it's so hard as a parent,” says Brown. “Kids will go through disappointment ...

"Family members inviting people I specifically told them not to, people saying they won't come unless they can bring their kids ... no fish, they insisted they would be attending, but couldn't ...

And while many parents will take vacation days, they’ll get no break from their most important, full-time job: keeping their kids safe and ... May 22 at 7 p.m. RSVP here and ask a question ...

But only three children have been confirmed as coming, while the fourth RSVP was just to let her know ... weight to the whole situation, so it’s no surprise the mum’s feeling on edge.