back to school

CDC report warned against fully reopening schools—here’s why

There are "noticeable gaps" in many K-12 reopening plans—gaps that put communities at risk for coronavirus.

Teacher’s viral plea about school re-opening plans: ‘I don’t see ANY consideration for the adults’

"When you're out there demanding that schools open and all of your arguments are about you, about what you need, about what your kids need, but NEVER ONCE mention the dangers to the staff and faculty who will necessarily need to be in those schools, you can see where I'm a little concerned."

15 art supplies used in Montessori classrooms (and they’re on Amazon!)

Happy crafting!

My best homeschooling tip? Teach your kids valuable life skills

We can strive to optimize joy, togetherness and potentially an expanded view of what learning and education mean for our families. Here are a few ideas we are experimenting with.

5 tips for homeschooling a child with special needs, according to a special ed teacher

School closures are a challenge for parents of special needs kids, but here's what a teacher wants you to know.

This is how to advocate for your child in school (without being pushy)

3. Do your research.

13 celebrity parents sending their babies to school for the first time

We totally get the tears.

Jennifer Garner’s kids are back in school and she’s not sure how to feel about it

We get it, Jen. We so get it.

This is how to make the most out of a short parent-teacher conference, mama

Get everything you need to know in 12 minutes.

13 real mamas share their must-have back to school lunches + snacks

What's your kid's favorite lunch, mama?

Now that all my kids are in school, where does that leave me?

Once the carefree days of summer are over—a new chapter begins.

Our favorite 9 pieces from H&M to update your kid’s wardrobe for back to school

Your little one will head back to class ready to rock the school year in style.

There’s something magical about summer I want to hold onto all year long

Are you sad that summer is ending, mama?

60% of parents lose sleep over the back-to-school season—here are 5 ways to avoid that

4. Learn about the school's safety and emergency procedures.

The best kids clothes are on mega sale for Amazon Prime Day 🙌

Get your back-to-school shopping done for a fraction of the price this year!

34 Montessori-inspired books for newborns to 6-year-olds

Montessori bookshelves for young children focus on nature, messages of peace and diversity, and things going on in a child's world like life in a city, the changing seasons and family life.

7 positive ways to ask your children to put their things away

The tools for turning rough mornings into pleasant ones are in our hands.

10 creative + tasty kid’s lunch ideas from Pinterest

Sometimes PB+J just gets so old...

20 easy snacks mama (or kids!) can toss into their lunch boxes

Our favorite hack is having a designated snack box where you can keep all of the snack options in one place, ready for littles to grab and go.

8 planners every busy mama needs to simplify her schedule

Discover the best planners that help busy moms manage schedules and find balance in their hectic lives. Simplify your routine today!