Back To School

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Surviving Sixth Grade
By Jamie Kenney

How To Help Your Kid Through The Toughest Years Of Bullying

“It was not fine at school today...”

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By Samantha Darby

“Contemplating Making My Kids Take A Year Off From Sports” & 12 Other Back-To-School Confessions

Summer is winding down. What do you need to confess?

i see what you did there
By Sarah Aswell

This Former Educator Wants You To Write Your Kid's Name On School Supplies

But wait — it's not for the reason you think.

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By Katie McPherson

Nearly Half Of Parents Expect To Go Into Debt Over School Supplies This Year

A survey shows just how many parents are strapped for cash and stressed about school shopping.

Be Cool, Stay In School
By Samantha Darby

16 Back-To-School Episodes Of Your Favorite TV Shows

Nothing gets you in the mood for school like Topanga Lawrence showing off her summer glow-up.

Teachers Are Tired, Y'all
By Jamie Kenney

18% Of Teachers Are Seriously Considering Not Returning In The Fall — And Other Troubling Teacher Shortage Statistics

Teachers are burnt out, underpaid, and many of them are thinking about throwing in the towel...

School Daze
By Jamie Kenney

Why A Low-Ranking Elementary School Might Be Your Child's Best Option

“I don't believe the rankings tell us much about the school, or at least what I want to know.”

skip the store?
By Sarah Aswell and Katie Garrity

I Tried A Personal Style Service For My Kids' Back-To-School Clothes, & This Is How It Went

Lots of women use companies like Stitch Fix to make clothes shopping easier — why not do it for kids?

make it stop
By Sarah Aswell

The Second Week Of School Is Pure, Utter Hell

Let's talk about the worst time of year for everyone.

it's a lot
By Ashley Ziegler

I’m Constantly Advocating For My Kid & It’s Mentally Exhausting

I haven’t had a break since the day she was born, and I am utterly exhausted.

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