Back To School

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Exclusive Interview
By Julie Sprankles

Paris Hilton Grew Up Labeled Distracted & Difficult. Turns Out, It Was ADHD.

The mom of two opens up about her adult ADHD diagnosis and why mornings, especially, look so different now.

Class Act
By Julie Sprankles

Jacqueline Woodson Has A Message For Every Kid Who’s Ever Felt Like An Outsider

The author opens up about the new PBS Kids special based on her beloved picture book The Day You Begin.

Editors' Picks
By Julie Sprankles

18 Back-To-School Buys Tweens & Teens Will Actually Use

RIP to the character backpack years; back-to-school shopping for big kids is a whole different sport.

stop crying and start acting
By Sarah Aswell

A Mom Cried Over Her Son's Bare Classroom. A Teacher Responded.

"There's no like fun rug on the ground for him..."

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...