back to school

A daughter’s viral tweet calls for empathy for teachers
Teachers are just trying as hard as they possibly can to adjust to the new normal—just like the rest of us.

The Motherly Shop flash sale—back-to-(home)school edition
Shop our Back-to-(home)School sale!

Preschoolers *can* wear masks all day—here’s how
Kids are surprisingly adaptable to change, especially with our help.

12 homeschool must-haves for preschoolers
Get your little one all set for big strides this fall.

How to create the perfect homeschool setup— without sacrificing your style
4. Create an independence pod.

The surprising benefit of kids wearing masks
What doctors and parents say about the psychological benefits of masks

This is how we’re defining success this school year
Hint: It's not related to grades.

17 back-to-school picks that will have your preschooler looking adorable 🙌
Whether you're going physical or virtual, these pieces get an A+.

My kids are not going back to physical school—and I’m okay with that
This is an incredibly hard season of our life and I will not let my children's academic success be a major source of stress in our lives.

Create a school-ready capsule wardrobe for your kids
Dress for success whether virtual learning or in the classroom!

80% of parents want hybrid learning for their kids—but it’s not an option for everyone
For some it works but distance learning isn't for every family.

Can’t decide between physical or virtual school? This CDC tool will help
It can seem like there are simultaneously infinite choices and none at the same time.

This country gets an A+ on reopening schools
Experts say we should be looking at what this nation did during and before the pandemic.

How to support kids’ emotions during back-to-school season this year
More than ever, kids need social and emotional support as the school year begins.

Everything about this school year feels wrong
But the hard choices could lead to a new, better education system

New CDC guidelines push for school reopenings this fall
But many school districts disagree.

Microschools + pandemic pods may solve one problem, but there’s more to the story
Here's what's missing from this particular solution: Equity.

To get coronavirus under control by September, Americans have to do one thing: Wear a mask
It's a small thing we can all do.

This is how a teacher really feels about schools reopening
It's hard not to agree with her.
