Back to school Archives

Countdown to back-to-school: get organized!

Take advantage of the end of summer with these few easy steps that will set up your family for a less stressful school year.

The after-school care crisis

For parents it can mean private panic. For a nation, it means 15 million children who don鈥檛 get the care they need.

Start your school routine now

Back to school: get the whole family ready by setting a new routine, checking after school plans 鈥� and cutting screen time.

Back to school on a budget

Back to school can be plenty spendy. Use these 4 easy tips to stretch your dollar without depriving your kids.

Back-to-school clothes: shopping for your young child

When choosing school clothes for your younger child, keep her comfort, safety, and growing independence in mind.

A back-to-school supply list for middle school

You can't go wrong with this shopping list of basic school supplies and smart tools to help keep your student organized.

Tips to make school lunches healthier

There's a new kind of food fight erupting in schools, districts, and state legislatures as alarm over childhood obesity spreads. Here's how parents can get involved.

Bright ideas from our readers: back-to-school shopping tips

樱桃视频' parents share their secrets to successful back-to-school shopping.

10 tips for smart back-to-school shopping

The best strategy for back-to-school shopping? Get organized, stock up on the basics, and look for sales and promotions.

Jockeying for teachers

Jockeying for teachers: is it the right thing to do?

Should parents get to request certain teachers for their children?

Bright ideas from our readers: real-life math activities

Our readers share tips on how to teach their children real-life math skills.

7 secrets to get your child excited about math

When you buy shoes, measure distance, or check the time, you're using math. Use these tips to help get your child excited about math.

The instant guide to time management for kids

Teaching children organizational skills is key to helping them succeed in school and life.

Deborah Tillman: when your child says, "I hate homework!"

Supernanny on "I hate homework!"

The star of America's Supernanny tells parents to use this firm-but-creative approach to make sure your kids do their homework.

Summer learning that really works

Summer school that really works

Introducing summer school 3.0 鈥� the new and improved version that kids actually like 鈥� and quite possibly the key to closing the achievement gap.

Is junk food harmful to learning?

A healthier diet just might help kids do better in school.

4 brain foods kids love

What kids eat affects their learning in significant ways. Here are four easy, brain-boosting foods to fuel your child鈥檚 mind and body for success.

3 ways to revolutionize school lunch programs

School cafeteria makeovers

Need help banning mystery meat from your school's cafeteria? Get the tools you need from these organizations dedicated to serving up better lunches.

Christine Carter: Stop nagging!

Stop the nagging!

Kids don't do what you ask? 樱桃视频 coach Christine Carter offers a nag-free alternative: the h-word.

The tutoring conundrum

Thanks to craigslist, underemployed teachers, and a vast juggernaut of corporate tutoring franchises, the idea of one-on-one help for kids is no longer just another activity for the over-enriched children of the rich. But is it really worth the time, effort, and money?