Back To School

How I navigated school challenges without letting mama bear instinct take over

I never realized how complex it would be, especially because it was/is still hard to send them off each day. 😔

Should homework be banned? What experts and moms say 

Learning should be a lifelong journey of following your curiosity, not a punitive daily punishment.

Struggling with school drop-offs? This mom’s viral hack might help

Helping my young teen cope with middle school

The world is not a safe place for an adolescent girl, and she needs me to be her soft landing and her lifeline.

I refuse to do my kids’ homework

There is a way to support our children, without taking over.

This mom’s viral video explains why she’s ‘opting out’ of homework for her child

"The only thing that you should be worried about is learning and what time snack time is."

How to prep your kids for safe school bus rides this year

Bus rides can be overwhelming for some kiddos, and especially for those with sensory challenges. An expert shares tips to try.

My child’s disabilities made her first day of school anything but typical

No other parent in JJ’s grade would be checking anything like this off their list.

10 healthy cereal options to get you through busy school mornings

Even as an RD, I don’t always have it in me to make breakfast from scratch.

New Idaho law requires parental permission for schools to provide first aid—including Band-Aids

The new rules extend even to minor, non-life-threatening injuries.

Target offers first-ever denim trade-in program—just in time for back-to-school

Helping the planet—and helping your wallet, too.

Back-to-school season is the real ‘new year’

Back-to-school season is a fresh start for kids and parents. But it is also a stark reminder that our kids are growing up too fast.

Parents say back-to-school costs are way too high this year

70% of parents believe schools ask them to buy too much for the back-to-school season

Viral TikTok reminds parents to avoid posting certain back-to-school pics for safety concerns

Celebrate going back to school with cute photos, but be careful.

Teacher goes viral with ‘Welcome to Kindergarten’ song—watch the video here

Whether you have a child starting kindergarten or not, you're gonna want to watch Dwayne Reed's video.

Here’s how to avoid the back-to-school lunch slump this year

From sandwiches to sliders to snacks, Dave’s Killer Bread® makes school lunch prep creative—and easy.

I’m the mom who cried after dropping my kid off for their first day of kindergarten

His world has grown and will continue to grow, but I will always be his place to land.  

26 adorable first day of school signs you’ll want to re-use every year

Cheers to the year ahead.

22 questions to ask your kid instead of “How was school?”

No more one-word responses.

‘Miss Sparkles’ is the school bus driver we all wish we had

“My job brings me so much joy—these kids bring me so much joy."