Carolyn Hax: A hostess who would rather not host

Dear Carolyn: My brother and his wife are expecting a little boy this spring. We’re all very excited, and I’ve offered to host the baby shower. The problem is that the parents-to-be are putting all kinds of conditions on the shower. They want it to be co-ed, because my sister-in-law doesn’t want to have all the attention on her. They also don’t want to open gifts at the shower. Read full article ...

Party host dislikes honoree's conditions

This might not be the party you'd like to host, or the hosting example you'd like to set for these two. But you offered to host a party in their honor, and this is the party they'd be honored to attend.

Baby shower requests reveal hidden bias

Baby shower requests reveal hidden bias Published Jan 18, 2012 01:01AM MDT Dear Carolyn • My brother and his wife are expecting a little boy this spring. We’re all very excited, and I’ve offered to host the baby shower. The problem is that the parents-to-be are putting all kinds of conditions on the shower. They want it to be co-ed, because my sister-in-law doesn’t want to have all the attention ...

Carolyn Hax: Wishes of honorees have baby shower provider thinking again

My brother and his wife are expecting a little boy this spring. We're all very excited, and I've offered to host the baby shower.

Tell Me About It: The baby shower they want isn't what she wants to give

Question: My brother and his wife are expecting a little boy this spring. We're all very excited, and I've offered to host the baby shower.