You either join an existing family or create a new family. Both options are available from the "my info" link on the left (when you are logged in).

That's entirely up to you. However, you can't have the same name as somebody else. That'd be totally confusing. Be creative. Here's some examples:

• The Kokomo Jones
• Dunder Mifflin Scranton
• Green County Greens
• My Funny Family Name

Assuming that you are asking about handling them on FamilyGiftSwap.com and not asking for parenting advice, then typically a parent creates the child's account and manages their list until they're old enough to do it themselves. When you give them control don't be surprised when you start seeing items like, "A Unicorn".

There are three ways:

1. If you created the family (the family is listed under "I'm An Owner" on the left when you are logged in):
   
   1. Click on the family name.
   2. Click on the "Add" link near the top below "My Family".
   3. Enter their information and click "Create Member".
   4. Let them know you did this, or, if you plan to manage their list, do nothing.
   5. You're done.
2. Also, if you created the family, then you can invite them:
   
   1. Click on the family name.
   2. Click on the "Invite" link near the top below "My Family".
   3. Enter their e-mail address and a short message.
   4. Click the "Invite!" button.
   5. You're done.
3. Just send them an e-mail telling them how awesome FamilyGiftSwap.com is and make sure you tell them your family name.

When you buy a gift for someone, view their list and click the "Bought It" button next to the item you purchased. That item will now be clearly marked as purchased for everyone except the person that will receive it.

No worries, the "Bought It" button will change into "I didn't buy this". Click that and all will be forgotten. Only the person that "Bought It" will see the "I didn't buy this" button.

Yeah, pretty much. On the "summary" screen, they'll see a note that says something like, "Congrats, people have bought you stuff. Do you need to remove items?".

Simply click the "their lists" button. Then, click the person's list you want to view.

Someday we'll add a store where you can buy common gifts like CDs, Movies, Gift Cards, etc. That store may be here now, look for the "Store" link. If not, we try to help you find the gifts on the InterWeb. When looking at somebody's list, click the shopping cart icon. We'll search the web and hopefully find something useful.

Basically, you have to keep your pipes clean and clear. So, keep those pipes and drains clear. Don't have any water running. The best method for speeding up internets is to find any field or document and type: "FamilyGiftSwap.com is a very bad place to get technical advice!" These methods have often worked for me. YMMV.