back to school
Mom of four shares the school drop-off truth every parent needs to hear
Pediatrician and mom Dr. Meghan Martin says parents should stress less about early milestones and focus on connection.
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.”
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. 😔
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.
Is your kid not eating the lunches you pack? Try these tips
An expert behind Feeding Littles—and the new book, “Feeding Littles Lunches”—shares key reasons and smart ideas to try.
The 3 skills your child needs for a successful school year, according to an education expert
How courage, determination and reflection can help in the classroom—and beyond.
5 simple ways to head back to school sustainably
Have a more sustainable back-to-school season with these tips and tricks that reduce waste, save money, and protect the planet.
Here’s what a former FBI mom says about backpacks with your kid’s name on them
Labeling things with your kid's name where strangers can see? That's a big no.
Families are paying record prices for back-to-school supplies this year
With so many places lacking sales, here are ways to save.
‘Abbot Elementary’ star Lisa Ann Walter is a teacher’s best friend—here’s why
You've gotta love how much Lisa Ann Walter loves teachers.
13 routines & activities to prep kids for back-to-school
3. Improve your bedtime and technology routines
These sustainable kids clothes are perfect for back to school
These sustainable kids clothes are perfect for back to school H&M has…
20 first day of school books perfect for calming their first day jitters
Reading books about the first day of school can help easy any anxiety or stress your little one may be feeling about this new adventure.
California is the first state to mandate the COVID vaccine for all students
Governor Gavin Newsom issued the mandate for students in both public AND private school.
Is there a shortage on Lunchables and juice boxes? Many parents believe so
School lunch items may be part of the latest supply chain issue.
Dr. Fauci on the timeline for vaccinations for kids under 12 + why pregnant and breastfeeding women should get vaccinated
"We need to get rid of the false impression that it's OK for kids to get infected. It isn't," Dr. Fauci told us in an interview.
Jennifer Garner’s heartfelt post about the current school year will make you feel seen
"3/3 masked, 2/3 vaxxed (soon, please, 11 and under), every one eager, tentative, bold, vulnerable and—as far as I can tell—smiling under the 3-ply."
Google Kids Space Is The School-Year Tool Parents & Kids Will Love
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Everything we know about the Delta variant and kids
Is the Delta variant more dangerous for kids? And other COVID-related questions keeping us up at night.