Back to school

The headache of packing two school lunches

The headache of packing two school lunches

As the first week of school comes to a close, Ian Mendes realizes that packing lunches for his daughters is tougher than he thought.

Ian Mendes

9 of the best back-to-school apps

9 of the best back-to-school apps

What better way to get kids excited for classroom learning than with these endlessly entertaining back-to-school apps?

Amber Mac

Back-to-school preparation at my house isn't pretty

Back-to-school preparation at my house isn't pretty

Forget Pinterest-perfect pictures: This is what back-to-school looks like in the Pinarski household.

Jennifer Pinarski

Why I can't wait for my kids to go back to school

Why I can't wait for my kids to go back to school

As summer comes to a close, Susan Goldberg wonders how her sons will adjust to their new back-to-school routine.

Susan Goldberg

Is your child anxious about going back to school?

Is your child anxious about going back to school?

Tracy Chappell's seven-year-old daughter has been out of sorts the past couple of weeks. Could she be anxious about the start of school?

Tracy Chappell

Why my daughter is finally ready for school this year

Why my daughter is finally ready for school this year

This is Syona’s very first back-to-school (sort of) and Anchel Krishna discusses why she thinks it will be a success.

Anchel Krishna

Ridiculously easy back-to-school crafts

Ridiculously easy back-to-school crafts

As summer comes to a close, get the kids together to prep for classes with these back-to-school craft ideas.

Today's Parent

The End of Homework?

The End of Homework?

Overwhelmed by how much work your kids have each night? Some schools are rethinking what they assign.

Shanda Deziel

8 cute outfits for picture day (all under $50!)

8 cute outfits for picture day (all under $50!)

Get ready for picture day with these affordable styles that your kids can wear all year.

Roslyn Costanzo

The perks of being a PTA mom

The perks of being a PTA mom

Online managing editor, Nadine Silverthorne, on her cloak-and-dagger life as a PTA mom.

Nadine Silverthorne

Craft: No-sew fish pencil case

Craft: No-sew fish pencil case

Swim your way to the top of the class with this easy no-sew pencil case.

Kate Stewart

Back-to-school jitters

Back-to-school jitters

It's totally normal for kids to have some back-to-school jitters before heading into class. Here's how you can help.

Cheryl Embrett

I was so wrong about junior kindergarten

I was so wrong about junior kindergarten

"When I signed Addy up for junior kindergarten, I had mixed feelings. Well, more skeptical than mixed. But I was wrong."

Lisa van de Geyn

When kids want to choose their own outfits

When kids want to choose their own outfits

Some preschoolers are pickier about their outfits than they are about their dinner.

Lisa van de Geyn

Do your kids wear the same clothes every day?

Do your kids wear the same clothes every day?

Susan Goldberg

How is your family adjusting to the new school-year routine?

How is your family adjusting to the new school-year routine?

Tracy recaps the first month of her family's busy new schedule.

Tracy Chappell

How to have a successful school year

How to have a successful school year

Kristy Woudstra

Back to school: How do you handle the Lunch Police?

Back to school: How do you handle the Lunch Police?

With many school boards kicking off the new year today, parents are sounding off about the lunch and snack rules at their schools.

Sandra E. Martin

Get back in the routine: 7 simple steps to help the back-to-school transition

Get back in the routine: 7 simple steps to help the back-to-school transition

Blake Eligh

What do you pack in your child's lunch?

What do you pack in your child's lunch?

Tracy Chappell