It didn’t take a global pandemic for our world to turn digital, but things like COVID-19 certainly haven’t helped kids have a happy birthday. That’s why virtual parties are becoming all the rage. But there’s a lot to be said for having a party online even if it’s not an emergency, especially if your child’s birthday happens during out of school months, during busy holiday times, or just when it’s your son’s best friend’s turn to go see his dad that weekend.