School
From the first day of preschool until it's time to fill out college applications, parents play a major role in their child's education. Here's how to raise successful students and lifelong learners.
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An Age-By-Age Guide to Helping Kids Manage Homework
Forget multiplication—you're really teaching executive functioning.
How to Boost Your Child's Immune System This School Year
Keep the sneezes and sniffles to a minimum with these tips.
The Best Ways to Pack a School Lunch so It Actually Stays Fresh
Not everything can sit at room temperature all morning and still be safe to eat.
How to Manage After-School Meltdowns With a Neurodivergent Child
Disorders like ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or dyscalculia can help trigger after-school meltdowns.
What to Do If You Don’t Like Your Child's Teacher
Parent-teacher conferences can reveal a lot about your kid's performance in school—and they can reveal that you clash with their teacher.
How to Not Spend a Fortune on School Supplies
Here's where you should look for the best back-to-school deals.
Signs That Your Child Needs a 'Mental Health Day' (and How to Give Them One)
Sometimes kids need a break to care for their mental health.
Parents, Please Stop Doing These Things in School Group Chats
We wish these things did not have to be said. But they do. Oh, they do.
The Best Way to Get Permanent Marker Off a White Board
We tried seven different DIY marker removal tricks. Here's what worked on those Sharpies.
Why Kids Don't Want to Talk About Their Day (and How to Get Them to Open Up Anyway)
How was school? Fine. What did you learn? Nothing.
How to Pack a Healthy School Lunch Your Kid Will Actually Eat
If you're out of practice, here's a refresher on how to pack a simple, filling lunch.
Why You Need a 'Family Email Address'
Centralizing all kid-related digital communication can be a lifesaver.
Here's a State-by-State Guide to School Mask Mandates
Will your child have to wear a mask to school? It depends where you are.
Save Your Kids From the 'Overscheduling Trap' When You Send Them Back to School
Plan for a more gradual transition back to "normal life" so your children don't get overwhelmed.
How to Prepare for Your Child's Separation Anxiety
We're about to enter yet another school year unlike no other, and our kids may be feeling stressed about it.
