Back to school: Avoid morning meltdown
Here's how the whole family can get organized for the busy year ahead.
A school supply list to get you started
Keep this checklist handy to make your back-to-school shopping as easy as A, B, C.
Bright ideas from our readers: disputes about dress
These parent-tested tips will help avoid arguments about school dress.
Teachers' take on first day
Two teachers talk candidly about the joys and concerns of getting ready to teach their new students.
What not to do on the first day of school
Think you're supremely unprepared for the fall grind? Think again. Chances are you've got some competition from the Mayhem family. Check out our expert tips to avoid your own back-to-school nightmare.
Smoothing your child's transition to middle school
Planning and conversation will ease your tween's anxiety about meeting the new, complex demands of middle school.
Start the school year right: tips from our experts
Whether it's finding more time for family activities or getting better organized for school, the start of a new school year is a good time to rethink and plan ahead.
Bright ideas from our readers: easing into the school routine
Our readers share their strategies for preparing for school year routines.
Teens with LD and/or ADHD: shopping for college options
If your child has a learning disability, here's how to find a college whose offerings are a good match for his strengths and needs.
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