Back To School

‘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.

5 tips to make school pick up and drop off easier on everyone

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.

California will become the first state to offer free public school lunches

"According to Feeding America, an estimated 1 in 6 kids in the U.S. likely experienced food insecurity sometime in 2021."

To my child’s teacher: Thank you doesn’t seem enough

For all that you have done for my little boy as his class teacher, we have nothing but immense gratitude.

How to prep your child for starting preschool

Preparing for school isn’t just about packing books and buying stationery. It’s also about helping children with the emotional transition.

13 routines & activities to prep kids for back-to-school

3. Improve your bedtime and technology routines