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Back to school

Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

Family

Don't break the bank when it comes back-to-school shopping. Follow these easy pointers for big savings.

5 tips to save money on back-to-school shopping

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Money

Back-to-school shopping can be pricey, but with a little homework and some smarts, you can save now and in the long run.

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Budget

Store school supplies or that wee kiddie ephemera that piles up at the bottom of the backpack in this awesome and super-fun duct tape zipper case.

Craft: How to make a duct tape zipper case

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Crafts

Crafts are a fantastic way to help your kids develop creativity and fine motor skills. Get the whole family together around these kid-friendly craft activities.

Step up your style with a cool carryall that’s one of a kind, courtesy of craft queen Darcy Allan. This video shows you how kids can put a personal stamp on their very own bag.Start with a simple tote and then have a blast decorating it with any design you’d like. For a fun way to stay organized, try customizing it for a specific hobby to keep all your gear together—paint a soccer ball on it and take it to the pitch, or brand it with a book and use it as a library bag.<strong>Check out more <a href="https://www.todaysparent.com/family/activities/videos/">craft videos.</a></strong>

See how easy it is to screen-print onto plain canvas and make awesome DIY personalized tote bags for kids with our easy, short craft video feat. Darcy Allan

DIY personalized tote bags for kids

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

Craft: No-sew fish pencil case

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Steps and Stages

Every parent dreads the teenage years, but they don't have to be a nightmare. Learn to navigate this complicated time with tips on teen health and behaviour.

Kids

Everything you need to know about kids and toddlers, including behaviour and development, sleep, potty training, preschool, and how to handle picky eaters.

Tween and teen

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