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How the pros feed their kids: 27 genius tips

How the pros feed their kids: 27 genius tips

Stress less in the kitchen, pack lunches and pull off dinner like a boss with these genius tips for feeding kids. Because they need to eat. Every day.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

Attention JK parents: Here are 5 things you shouldn't panic about

Attention JK parents: Here are 5 things you shouldn't panic about

Bento lunches, labels on everything, separation anxiety, it's all too much—for you! Before you default to freak out mode, take this sage advice.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

6 ways to calm your anxious child

6 ways to calm your anxious child

Anxiety in children is quite common. These psychologist-recommended strategies can help kids face their anxieties and feel calm and confident.

Jill Buchner

Print this! Healthy store-bought snacks shopping list

Print this! Healthy store-bought snacks shopping list

A printable list of 18 healthy store-bought snacks to make shopping easy!

Aileen Brabazon

The No. 1 back-to-school stress for parents (No, it’s not packing lunches)

The No. 1 back-to-school stress for parents (No, it’s not packing lunches)

Forget about reading and writing—today's parents have more serious concerns on their minds as their kids head back to school.

Jill Buchner

These kids picked their own back-to-school outfits and they're ADORABLE!

These kids picked their own back-to-school outfits and they're ADORABLE!

Today's Parent

A day in the life of an elementary teacher

A day in the life of an elementary teacher

Pushy parents, tattling kids and insufficient prep time—they’re all in a day’s work for this grade one teacher.

Anonymous

Why we love Target's new sensory-friendly kids' clothing

Why we love Target's new sensory-friendly kids' clothing

Target has added sensory-friendly clothing to their Cat & Jack collection just in time for back-to-school.

Christine Shepherd

Printable school supplies checklist

Printable school supplies checklist

Backpack? Check. Cute bento box? Check. Indoor shoes? Check. Print out this school supplies list to make sure your kid is ready for September!

Today's Parent

How to get your kid ready for kindergarten: Your weekly to-do list

How to get your kid ready for kindergarten: Your weekly to-do list

From establishing a morning routine to getting a new backpack, make sure your preschooler is ready for kindergarten with our four-week plan.

Lisa van de Geyn

What your kid needs to know before starting kindergarten

What your kid needs to know before starting kindergarten

Does your kid need to know how to write before she starts kindergarten? And what about MATH? Here is exactly what your preschooler needs to know.

Lisa van de Geyn

20 secrets of kindergarten teachers

20 secrets of kindergarten teachers

We spoke to the country’s best kindergarten teachers to find out the most effective tactics and strategies they use to manage behaviour.

Kara Aaserud

24 First-Day-of-School Books for Your Anxious Kid

24 First-Day-of-School Books for Your Anxious Kid

Help your kid prepare for school with a little help from some adorable bears, a Norse goddess and even a teacher!

Ashley Metzger

What school supplies your kid needs for kindergarten

What school supplies your kid needs for kindergarten

Just like your little one, the list of school supplies necessary for kindergarten is quite short.

Today's Parent

15 Creative Ways to Get Kids Reading (That Really Work!)

15 Creative Ways to Get Kids Reading (That Really Work!)

Take a creative approach to get your kids reading books! YA author Alice Kuipers shares her top tips.

Alice Kuipers

How to get rid of super lice

How to get rid of super lice

The new generation of super lice are much harder to kill. But there's hope! Here's how to get rid of those creepy critters.

Sydney Loney

The Dos and Don'ts of Homework Time

The Dos and Don'ts of Homework Time

Is homework a nightly battle in your household? Follow these tips and take the tension out of homework time.

Lisa Evans

3 easy ways to remove gum from clothing

3 easy ways to remove gum from clothing

Fear not! Removing gum from clothing is actually pretty painless. We have three ways to conquer it.

Amy Valm

How parents feel on the first day of school in 10 GIFS

How parents feel on the first day of school in 10 GIFS

On the first day of school, parents have all the feels.

Alyssa Ashton

How to make slip-on shoes

How to make slip-on shoes

Forget laces, these DIY slip-on shoes are easy to make and will help your little one get their shoes on and off in no time.

Amy Valm