Back to School Stresses For Parents Include Time, Money

Time management, family scheduling, and expenses top the list of stressors for parents during back-to-school time.

Back to School | PBS KIDS for Parents

Help kids get ready for school! Here's how to start with free printable checklists, daily routines for kids, and easing worries about going back to school.

Reducing Back to School Stress for Neurodiverse Families

A new survey shows heading back to the classroom is a daunting annual task for both kids and parents. But the stress and and anxiety can be overwhelming for neurodiverse families.

Back-To-School Shopping Is Pricier—Here's How To Save

Survey after survey reveals the true state of back-to-school shopping in 2024. Here are tips on how to save money.

11 Considerations Before Going Back to School as a Parent

Heading back to school when you're a parent comes with its own unique challenges. Here, experts and fellow parents share their experiences and advice.

What Parents Should Know About Middle School Electives

Back-to-School Transitions By Age and Stage How To Help Your Child Choose Their Electives It can be exciting to have choices for different classes—giving your middle schooler their taste...

Parents Can Have Back-to-School Anxiety Too—Here's How to Cope

Kids aren't the only ones who get anxious during back-to-school season. Here, experts share their top coping strategies for parents, whether you're worried about classroom violence, academic perfor...

Back-to-School Clothes for Teens in 2024 Look Very Familiar, and Start at $8

From crop tops and babydoll tees to cargo pants, the 2000s seem to be calling, and my teen daughters approved these back-to-school looks from Old Navy, Nordstrom, Kohl’s, American Eagle, Target, an...

The End of the School Year Shouldn’t Be So Busy

early back-to-school supplies hit store shelves. Their... served to stress out parents like me, who were attempting to... I'll be hugging my kids and swearing that we’re going to have the...

Parents Struggle With Back to School Emotions Too

Parents' emotions during back-to-school time often get overlooked as we focus on easing our kids' anxieties. And sometimes they stride into school without a care in the world—leaving us with our ow...