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my daughter's first day of school- teacher helping student in wheelchair

My child’s disabilities made her first day of school anything but typical

No other parent in JJ’s grade would be checking anything like this off their list.

two children going back to school while mom looks on smiling

10 reasons why back-to-school season is the real ‘new year’

Back-to-school season is a fresh start for kids and parents. But it is also a stark reminder that our kids are growing up too fast.

Three screenshots of educator singing viral kindergarten song

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.

mom hugging son outside - letter to my firstborn

Seasons of change: A letter to my firstborn son

I am surprised by how much I don’t want you to go and how much I do want you to go, all at the same time.

child holding backpack - going back to school - as the backpacks get bigger

As the backpacks get bigger, so does everything else

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

two kids walking to school wearing backpacks - do bulletproof backpacks work

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.

mom hugging daughter goodbye at drop-off and pickup

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.

mom hugging son at drop off- mom sad on the first day of school

To the mom who is saddened by the start of school

This year, when you’re swallowing the lump in your throat and waving good-bye and counting down the minutes until pick up, you need to know that someone else feels it too.

mom holding son's hand-walking to preschool

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.

kids painting

10 back-to-school bash ideas to get them excited for a new school year

Extend summer fun with these ideas that will get everyone ready for the first day of school.

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