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Back to School

From the classrooms to homeschooling, here's advice from experts and stories from other parents.

Siri Daly shares the energy-boosting after-school snacks she makes for her kids

Fuel your family with these nutritious snacks from Siri Daly.

Paqui pulls super spicy ‘One Chip Challenge’ from shelves

The viral social media challenge involves eating a chip made with two of the hottest known peppers.

Make meal prep easy and healthy with 3 dietician-approved recipes

Vanessa Rissetto turns turkey Bolognese into a meaty filling for peppers and pizza muffin cups.

From teen mom to new teacher: See the moment she thanks the guidance counselor who changed her life

“You saved my life. You weren’t just a counselor. Wanting to be you is what pushed and motivated me.”

Mom who went viral with hilarious back-to-school rules appears on TODAY with son

“What we not gonna do is complain about the lunches that are packed for you."

Schools struggle with hot classrooms, not enough air conditioning in record heat waves

Record-shattering temperatures are making it difficult for schools to keep children cool as they return to class.
Shot of a fan in a classroom from the window.
Shot of a fan in a classroom from the window.

As a teacher of 42 years, here's the one thing I'd never do with my own kids

“Parents and teachers are partners on your child’s learning journey," Theresa Maughan, a teacher for over 40 years, told TODAY's Hoda Kotb.
Theresa Maughan
Theresa Maughan

‘Is something wrong with me?’ Learning to handle my baby’s first heartbreak

As our kids head back to school, how do we protect their hearts — and ours?

Joy Bauer shares her better-for-you back-to-school recipes

Ease your way into the back-to-school bustle with these time-saving tips and tricks.
Mug Omelette, Pickle Jar
Mug Omelette, Pickle Jar

I dropped off my first child at college: Here are 7 things I wish I had known

The pain of separation was delayed by a couple of weeks. That was unexpected.

I’m a child psychiatrist: 5 things I do for my kids’ back-to-school mental health

Here's how you can help your child navigate back-to-school stress and anxiety, according to a father of four and child psychologist.
A joyful child with no inhibitions, runs through a field of ready-to-be harvested, rapeseed. The plants are taller than she is. She runs away from the camera, with her arms outstretched, touching the crops. Wide shot with space for copy.
A joyful child with no inhibitions, runs through a field of ready-to-be harvested, rapeseed. The plants are taller than she is. She runs away from the camera, with her arms outstretched, touching the crops. Wide shot with space for copy.