first day of school

Montessori at home: 7 ways to prepare your child for preschool

1. Learning starts at home.

15 stylish back-to-school hairstyles for kids

Give them back-to-school confidence with a fresh new style.

25+ outfits every kid will want to rock on the first day of school

Affordable must-haves from the places you (and they!) love

The ultimate back-to-school shopping list for busy moms

Use this list to prep for the best first day ever!

Your kid’s drop-off meltdowns are normal—here’s what experts do about them

Validating feelings, dispelling fears and incorporating secret handshakes (!) can help all involved.

13 traditions to make your child’s first day of school extra special

Looking for a way to help get your child excited for school? We've got you covered, mama.

Here’s exactly how to manage your own stress this school year, mama

According to an expert.

After-school restraint collapse is real—here’s how to help your child

It's natural for kids to release their emotional, mental and physical energy as soon as the school day ends.

Starting kindergarten during a pandemic? Don’t panic, mama

Here's how to prepare your child (and yourself) for a year of changes.

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

We totally get the tears.

A letter to my brand new kindergartener about the ABC’s

I've been anticipating your first day with equal parts of sadness and joy since I filled out your registration papers.

This is how to make your morning routines for school easier—and less hectic

2. Solicit good intentions.

Princess Charlotte’s first day of school pics are adorable

We have all the photos right here.

11 important phrases that help you connect with your child’s teachers

2. "Do you need anything for the class?"

12 calming tips to ease your child’s anxiety about returning to school (and your own jitters)

Try these strategies to help you both cope.

Your first day of school is a first for me, too

I've been acting fine with it this whole time, but to be honest, it tugs at my heart knowing how fleeting your youth is.

I’m so ready for school to start

I know I'm lucky to be at home with my kids right now and please, believe me, I am grateful, but dang, can a girl get some personal space?

Dear daughter: What I want you to know as you head back to school

I failed to see your fear. I failed to see your anxiety. I failed to see all the signs that you needed me desperately.

Dear teachers: You are my hero

You are relentless. You are inspiring. You are shaping an empathetic, open-minded and diverse generation. You make our lives as parents so much better.

12 ways to ease the back to school transition—for kids with big feelings (and you too)

If transitions are hard on your child—and your child is hard on you—try these strategies to help them cope, and find a way to cope yourself.