back to school

After my kids head back to school, the first thing I do is de-clutter

Starting the school year with a minimalist purge airs out my head, heart and home.

15 back-to-school clothing ideas for toddlers to big kids

Time to go shopping, mama!

Boxed is having a major back-to-school grocery + snack sale 👏

It's the perfect time to stock up on house supplies and snacks, mamas!

Back to school shopping: 8 expert tips for outfitting little feet

Here's what you need to know, mama.

Thank you for taking care of my firstborn, sweet teacher

And as his kindergarten teacher, you helped him (and me) make this mammoth transition.

8 powerful reasons why I ‘unschool’ my kids

1. I want them to learn how to learn

20 easy after-school snack ideas for busy moms

14. Graham crackers with cashew butter + raisins. Yum!

Is school stressing out your child? 10 ways to tell—and help them feel better

Because your child may not be able to find the right words to describe.

How to Build Your Toddler’s Independence for School

10 tips to send baby off confident and prepared.

Can’t sit still? 7 expert ways to help your child focus

Wiggly children exist and they are wonderful, smart and excellent additions to the classroom. 

Cut down on crazy mornings—8 pain-free tips for packing school lunches

2. Use the 4 Rule to keep things fresh ?

8 Things To Buy During Pehr’s Back To School Event

Our editors pick their faves to help you get your home in order.

How to deal with 10 common back-to-school struggles, according to a teacher

4. Becoming over-scheduled

Is your kiddo nervous about starting school? A social story could help

Social stories can help introduce a child to a new situation while helping them cope with the element of change. 

Preschool Means Your Baby is a Person

Musings on the first day of school milestone from Unpacified’s Leslie Bruce.

All the secret thoughts I wish I could tell my child’s teacher

I’m not a star classroom mom, but I love my kids more than life and I appreciate you more than you know.

Prepping for the Kindergarten Transition

The mama behind Lucky Penny blog gets ready for her first day of school.

Back-to-school signs—to print, snap + post!

Use our printable signs to document the new school year.

15 Ways Moms Can Use a Storage Bin

Hint: they’re not all for wrangling toys.

Here’s what teachers REALLY need from parents this back-to-school season

More than anything we just want an environment where your children will succeed, both academically and emotionally.