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You're not the only parent who dreads back-to-school season. These expert-approved tips can help you through it.

Sat, 09/07/2024 - 09:47

Students waiting in line to enter the bus. — Back-to-school season can be tough, but there are ways to make it easier on kids.
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I took my kids shopping for school supplies at Walmart and Target. I found way better clearance deals at the latter.

Mon, 08/26/2024 - 15:14

Author Terri Peters smiling at a Walmart — I went back-to-school shopping at Target and Walmart.
Terri Peters

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I spend less than $300 on back-to-school shopping for my 2 kids. Here's what works to help me save money.

Sat, 08/24/2024 - 07:04

Young girl shopping in a second hand market in summer, zero waste concept — The author has her kids reuse backpacks and lunch boxes and buys used clothes for back-to-school.
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The baseline price tag for looking cool for school is $1,000 for 9 hot items

Fri, 08/23/2024 - 01:00

Gen Z TikTok-approved back-to-school items include the Airpods Max, the Adidas Gazelle sneakers, and the Owala FreeSip water bottle. — Gen Z TikTok-approved back-to-school items include the Airpods Max, the Adidas Gazelle sneakers, and the Owala FreeSip water bottle.
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My husband has been a teacher for 18 years. This is the beginning-of-school motto our family lives by.

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 10:29

Kids wearing backpacks waiting to board schoolbus. — The author suggests focusing only on what you can control for a successful back-to-school season.
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My family didn't have money for name-brand clothes and I was teased growing up. Here's how I buy them for my daughter with a limited budget.

Wed, 08/21/2024 - 08:01

A young girl sits on a swing in athletic clothing — A girl enjoys the day in athleisure
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I'm a teacher and parent, and I know how stressful the back-to-school season can be. Here are 7 tips to make things easier.

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 06:03

Ashley Archambault standing in front of lake with her son smiling. — Ashley Archambault is a teacher and a parent.
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The back-to-school season always reminds me why I love homeschooling my kids so much

Fri, 08/16/2024 - 05:38

The author with her husband and two kids during a whale-watching trip in Baja Sur, they are sitting on a beach and smiling. — The author has been homeschooling her two kids for several years.
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Parents are split on whether it's OK to post back-to-school photos on social media. Experts are too.

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 10:55

A smiling child holds a frame that says — Back-to-school photos have become an annual tradition on social media.
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Will Ferrell doesn't know why he used to be embarrassed about his real name. We asked a clinical psychologist for her take on it.

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 23:00

Will Ferrell posing at the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards — Will Ferrell was embarrassed to be called "John" at school.
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