How I navigated school challenges without letting mama bear instinct take over
I never realized how complex it would be, especially because it was/is still hard to send them off each day. 😔
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 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.
13 routines & activities to prep kids for back-to-school
3. Improve your bedtime and technology routines
25+ best back-to-school items & outfits we’re buying on Amazon Prime Day
So many school supplies on sale!
25+ back-to-school shoes for kids of all ages
From the perfect kicks for preschool to velcro options that will save you time and aggravation!
22 best backpacks for kids–from preschool & beyond
They'll love sporting these bags all year long.
The ultimate back-to-school shopping list for busy moms
Use this list to prep for the best first day ever!
10 best leak-proof bento boxes to make lunch packing a breeze
Picky eaters and lunch-stressed parents rejoice!
10 adorable lunchbox notes for kids
Shake up their back to school routine with a little note reminding them of your love.
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."
23 kid-approved lunch ideas you’ll want to steal
Looking for some tried-and-true lunch time suggestions? We've got you covered, mama.
10 kid-friendly breakfasts that are as easy as they are delicious
You will fear neither breakfast nor Mondays after checking out these tasty morning meals.
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Parents say they’ll go into debt to help kids fit in—here’s how to navigate back-to-school pressure
Parents of K–12 and college students plan to spend an average of $741 this year—$200 more than last year.
Before school starts, this mom delivers a kindness lesson her daughter won’t forget
“The cool thing about being a human is that we’re all different.”
This nutritionist couldn’t find clean supplements for her neurodivergent son, so she made her own
How one nutritionist's kitchen experiments became a mission to help other parents.
12-year-old saves toddler brothers and grandma from house fire—firefighters call him a hero
Fire crews wouldn’t arrive for several more minutes, but Ramir didn’t wait. He knew exactly what needed to be done.
How I navigated school challenges without letting mama bear instinct take over
I never realized how complex it would be, especially because it was/is still hard to send them off each day. 😔
Should homework be banned? What experts and moms say
Learning should be a lifelong journey of following your curiosity, not a punitive daily punishment.
Helping my young teen cope with middle school
The world is not a safe place for an adolescent girl, and she needs me to be her soft landing and her lifeline.
I refuse to do my kids’ homework
There is a way to support our children, without taking over.
This mom’s viral video explains why she’s ‘opting out’ of homework for her child
"The only thing that you should be worried about is learning and what time snack time is."
How to prep your kids for safe school bus rides this year
Bus rides can be overwhelming for some kiddos, and especially for those with sensory challenges. An expert shares tips to try.
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.
10 healthy cereal options to get you through busy school mornings
Even as an RD, I don’t always have it in me to make breakfast from scratch.
New Idaho law requires parental permission for schools to provide first aid—including Band-Aids
The new rules extend even to minor, non-life-threatening injuries.
Target offers first-ever denim trade-in program—just in time for back-to-school
Helping the planet—and helping your wallet, too.
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.
Parents say back-to-school costs are way too high this year
70% of parents believe schools ask them to buy too much for the back-to-school season
Before you post that cute back-to-school photo, here’s what safety experts want parents to know
Celebrate going back to school with cute photos, but be careful.
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.