School Prep

Teacher confessions: 5 things parents should never do

Teacher confessions: 5 things parents should never do

Must-read teacher confessions! Are you guilty of any of these things parents do that drive teachers up the wall?

Shawna Cohen

Here's How Much Sleep kindergarten Kids Actually Need

Here's How Much Sleep kindergarten Kids Actually Need

Ruba Hassan

How to help your kid keep their school jitters in check

How to help your kid keep their school jitters in check

Sadiya Dendar

10 clever ways to save on school supplies

10 clever ways to save on school supplies

Back-to-school shopping doesn't have to break the bank. These tips and tricks make picking up supplies for the new school year a total breeze!

Amanda Naccarato

Why being gifted isn't always a gift

Why being gifted isn't always a gift

While the term suggests an advantage, being exceptionally bright, for some, can feel like a burden. Here’s how to handle gifted kids with care.

Julie M. Green

5 Things to Have on Hand to Make School Lunches Easy

5 Things to Have on Hand to Make School Lunches Easy

Here are 5 things you'll want to have on hand in your pantry to make packing healthy school lunches for your kids as easy as possible.

Ceri Marsh

A hand-holding guide to IEPs

A hand-holding guide to IEPs

This is your guide to the Individualized Education Plan: what it is, how to get one and why and IEP may be the key to your kid’s success.

Claire Gagne

Separation anxiety: How to deal with the dreaded drop-off

Separation anxiety: How to deal with the dreaded drop-off

If morning drop-offs are leaving you with tear-stained clothes and guilt, try these ideas to help your kid make an easier transition.

Kate Stewart

How to pack a kid's backpack for school

How to pack a kid's backpack for school

Help your student start the school year strong by organizing their bag with easy access in mind. Here's how to pack a kid's backpack for school

Jessica Robinson

Your week-by-week guide to preparing for back to school

Your week-by-week guide to preparing for back to school

The first day of school is on its way! Don't be caught scrambling. Here’s your week-by-week guide to get your kids ready to go back to classroom.

Karen Robock

5 school morning hacks to make life easier

Life Hacks for Busy Families

5 school morning hacks to make life easier

Mornings don’t have to be rough! Blogger Christine Martin shares her game-changing school morning hacks that you can easily add into your family’s routine.

Christine Martin, Amidst The Chaos

Baby bye, bye, bye! Parents describe back-to-school in one GIF

Baby bye, bye, bye! Parents describe back-to-school in one GIF

We asked parents to describe how they feel about back-to-school with one GIF. And the results were pretty amazing—you guys are really funny.

Today's Parent

How to encourage kids to read

How to encourage kids to read

Not every kid is a bookworm, but there are ways to encourage your child to pick up a book more often. Here's how to help him learn to love books.

Stacy Lee Kong

6 ways to get kids with ADHD organized for school

6 ways to get kids with ADHD organized for school

The beginning of the school year can be hectic, especially for a child with special needs. Here are six useful tips to help get kids with ADHD organized!

Kendra Boychuk

8 ways to get your preschooler ready for kindergarten

8 ways to get your preschooler ready for kindergarten

Your kid needs to learn an essential skill before she starting kindergarten—wiping her bum. We have eight tricks that will get her ready for kindergarten

Today's Parent

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

5 ways to advocate for your special needs kid

5 ways to advocate for your special needs kid

Here's how to get your child the education they need.

Claire Gagne

Getting kids organized: 8 lessons from the classroom

Getting kids organized: 8 lessons from the classroom

How do teachers do it? There's a lot we can learn from the classroom, especially when it comes to getting kids organized—and staying sane.

Clare Kumar