Back To School

Don’t let those first day jitters get you or your little ones down! Check out our back to school guide for tips, advice and essays from real mamas.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

Cheers to the year ahead.

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

No more one-word responses.

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‘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."

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Simple ways to make ‘Donuts with Dad’ and ‘Muffins with Mom’ school events more inclusive

These are the types of events that shouldn't feel exclusionary.

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5 simple ways to head back to school sustainably

Have a more sustainable back-to-school season with these tips and tricks that reduce waste, save money, and protect the planet.

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Here’s what a former FBI mom says about backpacks with your kid’s name on them

Labeling things with your kid's name where strangers can see? That's a big no.

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As the backpacks get bigger, so does everything else

As our children grow, we too evolve as parents, growing and changing together.