Back to School: Start Smart!
Put your grade-schooler on track for school success. Whether your child is a first-timer or an old hand, explore these articles and resources to make this the best back-to-school season ever.
Preparing for the New School Year
New Year, New Grade
Review the essentials in order to help your child thrive this year.
Deal with Back-to-School Jitters
Try these solutions if your child is dreading her return to the classroom.
Designing a Kid-Friendly Workspace
Create a comfortable and organized homework area for your child. Learn about the furniture, supplies, and ergonomics that work best for your child's study style.
Readiness Rules
Gauge your child's growing self-reliance.
Lunchbox Overhaul
Healthy school lunch ideas your kids will love. Get kids involved and eating healthier with these brown-bag updates.
Siblings at School
Help your child handle following in his big brother's or sister's footsteps at school.
Back to School
Getting back in the academic saddle is a family effort as you stock supplies, organize, and prepare for the busy year ahead. Take these three steps to...
Go Back to School the Frugal Way
Get your child ready for school on a budget.
Back-to-School Sanity Savers
Starting the school year doesn't have to be a hassle. Use these ideas for a smooth September.
6 Ways to Get Organized for Back-to-School
Keep back-to-school time from becoming berserk by getting things in order before the first day.
School Supplies to Keep at Home
Stock the tools your child needs to tackle homework.
8 Sure-Fire Tips for Smoother School Days
Reduce stress with these simple, time-saving, mood-lifting strategies.
10 Questions to Ask Your Child About His Day at School
Get a sense of your child's life at school by asking questions that elicit more than a one-word response.
Books and Reading
Reading to Learn: Upper Elementary Reading Skills
Encourage these signs of progress in your independent reader.
Tips for Success
10 Teachers' Tips for Kick-Starting the New School Year
Get the best teacher-tested ways to start the year off right.
Get Involved
Back-to-School Night Basics
Make the most of your tour.
Make the Most of Your Parent-Teacher Conference
Advance planning means your teacher conference will be productive and pleasant.
Team Up With Teachers
Building a strong parent-teacher relationship from the start is key to your child's academic success.
What Your Child's Teacher Wants to Know
Sharing information at the start of school helps you build a strong partnership that will benefit your child all year long.
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