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.
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.
30 adorable first day of school signs you’ll want to re-use every year
Cheers to the year ahead.
40 meaningful questions to ask your kids after school (that aren’t “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."
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.
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.
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.
As the backpacks get bigger, so does everything else
As our children grow, we too evolve as parents, growing and changing together.
Families are paying record prices for back-to-school supplies this year
With so many places lacking sales, here are ways to save.
‘Abbot Elementary’ star Lisa Ann Walter is a teacher’s best friend—here’s why
You've gotta love how much Lisa Ann Walter loves teachers.
Back-to-school shopping? Buckle is the one-stop shop you need to know about.
Hit one store, get everything you need, and boom—you’re done.
4 ways to support teachers—starting at home
"Here are four things that teachers actually want from parents (besides boxes of Kleenex…we can never have too many of those)."
This simple habit solved my son’s after-school restraint collapse
"What was the magical formula that would provide a peaceful afternoon for my son?"
10 adorable lunchbox notes for kids
Shake up their back to school routine with a little note reminding them of your love.
What to do if your child has a ‘difficult’ teacher
Sometimes sticking with the thing that feels really difficult is the best course of action.
Will a bulletproof backpack insert actually help protect your child?
Demand for bulletproof backpacks is soaring as kids start school again. Here's what experts have to say.
Ohio Elementary PTA wins the internet for their hilarious school drop-off line signs
An elementary school PTA group in Ohio has made the most entertaining school drop-off line of all time.
This school year, help your kids learn how to Be Internet Awesome
You can lay the groundwork for healthy internet habits.
10 ways to make school drop-off and pick-up easier—for you and your child
A challenging drop-off can set the tone for the rest of the day. Here's how to make drop off (and pick up) easier.