{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Village Thrives","title":"Kid Parties - Cake, Chaos & Culture","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/c1a90ab5\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3373,"description":"From homemade cakes and backyard games to elaborate themes and Instagram-worthy setups — kids’ birthday parties have come a long way. In this episode, we look back at what birthday parties were like when we were growing up and compare them to the bigger, pricier, and often more social-media-driven celebrations we see today.We talk about the rising cost of kids’ parties, the pressure parents can feel to make them “perfect,” and the cultural birthday traditions from around the world that make celebrations meaningful beyond the decorations. Because at the end of the day, it’s not just about the party — it’s about the memories we create for our kids (and ourselves). Follow us @TheVillageThrives","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/mMw-QHafwFFnGVny58bTLjFuxqsWvV5wJ5IcP0Oa3SQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hZjY3/ZjMxODBmZTY5MzMx/Y2RiZDM0MzYzNzg5/ZmY1Ny5QTkc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}