Thank you, teachers, for the work nobody sees
The amount of energy you pour into your work and our children is so astonishing, it is a crime that you don't all make more money. Can you understand how much...
Kids' shoelaces always untied? Absolutely (k)not with this genius trick
We found a fool-proof way that debuts a lacing method that's doubly coaxed into place with a little help from a surprising item you already have at home.
A peanut butter ‘hack’ is causing quite the stir on Instagram
Sometimes hacks are not as time-saving as we'd hope.
73 percent of lunch boxes contain mold — here's the right way to clean them!
Lunch boxes need more than a quick shake to get them clean. Follow these expert tips for cleaning them the right way.
6 ways to turn leftover meatloaf into easy weeknight meals
A great meatloaf is super satisfying, full of flavor and the perfect comfort food for a family meal. But what do you do with the leftovers?
With super-strain of lice spreading, doctors give new advice for treatment
With increasing numbers of head lice showing resistance to OTC treatments doctors suggest parents go straight to prescription medications.
No back-to-school shopping here! This kindergarten dress is from 1950
The Hirt family has been passing the same dress down for three generations, for girls to wear on their first day of kindergarten.
Stranded Houstonian dad attends college with daughter: 'My smile tells it all'
"The more she wanted me to get out, the more I resolved to stay."
'It starts with us': Funny moms get serious about including new moms
"We need to support each other and unite through that thing we have in common — motherhood."
'This year will be different': School year resolutions I'm making as a mom
To keep us from over committing, I have to picture my February self, exhausted, irritated, and hanging on for Spring Break.
One Utah school is now fining tardy students
A school system has decided to make latecomers pay for their tardiness by paying for it, but some parents are unhappy with the plan.
Back-to-school safety: How to tell if your child's backpack is too heavy
Rossen Reports update: Want to know if your child's backpack is too heavy? Here's the formula you need to check.
This 5-year-old’s hair redo on her first day of school resonates with us all
After Markeisha Simien posted the before-and-after pics of her 5-year-old daughter's hair on the first day of school, her life changed.
Special hour-long TODAY Steals and Deals: Get all 30 amazing products here! EXPIRED
Jill's Steals and Deals contains great deals offered by retailers to TODAY viewers. Get over 20 products for up to 59-percent savings!
I dropped off my first child at college: Here are 6 things I wish I had known
Here's what I wish I'd known before dropping my first child at college... even though I probably wouldn't have believed it a month ago.
Daddy's salon: 23 adorable photos of dads doing their little girls' hair
When it comes to the daddy-daughter bond, one of the sweetest ways dads show fatherly love is by styling their little ones' hair.
Mom captures freshman daughter's first-day-of school-jitters in viral video
A mom caught her daughter's first-day-of-school tears on camera, but says today, her daughter is laughing about her dramatic performance.
Chalkboard erasers and 7 more school supplies our kids will never experience
Our children will never know the sweet satisfaction of clapping chalkboard erasers or stamping a library book due-date card.
7 ways to hack back-to-school and have an organized, awesome year
These hacks and DIYs will get your kids excited about the new school year.
Meet the Ohio quadruplets who are all starting their freshman year at Yale
TODAY got an exclusive look as the remarkable Wade quadruplets - Zach, Aaron, Nick and Nigel - began their freshman year at Yale University.
"Buy the yellow binder!" Mom says help teachers and stop griping
"Listen. It's the end of August. I will give you anything to take my kids. I'll get you a yellow binder or get you a red binder."
How often to clean inside your car — and the right way to do it!
Want to clean the inside of your car like a pro? This professional auto detailer tells you how.
Schools find one simple answer to attendance problem: washing machines
A new program sponsored by Whirlpool found that putting washing machines in schools improved attendance rates and participation.
A letter from your child's new teacher: 'You and I are a team'
I don't stop worrying about my students just because I've left school for the day. In short, I will love them like they are my own.
11 things I wish I knew before I left for college
From navigating your way around campus to learning to deal with roommates, here's what you need to know before heading off to freshmen year.
Tips from the pros for taking great back-to-school smartphone photos
It's possible to capture the magic of the first day of school with a simple smartphone camera, if you follow these pro tips.
Hoda and Kathie Lee are tardy for their own back-to-school show!
It's a special back-to-school edition of Kathie Lee and Hoda, and everybody's in place at their desk - except the ladies themselves. Hoda scrambles into class...
21 back-to-school supplies kids will love
These are the must-have backpacks, lunch boxes, supplies, locker decor and more for the new school year.
Head back to school in style! Cute affordable outfits for every age
We're going back to cool with the hottest trends in school yard style for every age group.
See a giant soda Mentos geyser and other super science live on TODAY
Live on the TODAY plaza, Nick Uhas, host of the YouTube channel Nickipedia, conducts dramatic science experiments involving the STEM subjects: science, technology,...
Hack to school: 5 fun tricks to make packing lunch easy
Simplify back-to-school season meal prep easy with these creative and healthy lunchbox hacks.
5 tips for making a quick and healthy school day breakfast
Survive the morning rush and make sure your kids are properly fueled for the day ahead with these simple breakfast tips.
Make healthy, back-to-school lunches with these supermarket food picks
Get ready for lunch box season with Joy Bauer's top picks for healthy snacks, frozen foods, cereals, nut butters and more.
How to make the most of back-to-school sales
The back-to-school shopping season is one of the biggest shopping seasons of the year. Consumer savings expert Lauren Greutman joins TODAY to share all the...
10 must-have gadgets to kick off a stress-free school year
From an alarm clock with simulated sunlight to a backpack that converts to a crossbody purse, these are the best gadgets for back to school.
'Wait Until 8th' movement asks parents not to give young kids smartphones
As debate swirls across the internet about social media and its effect on teenagers, one Austin mom has created a movement to try to delay.
The best back-to-school gear and supplies for every age group
Americans will spend approximately 83 billion dollars on back-to-school gear and supplies this year, so we're going to show you how to shop.
Is this shirt inappropriate? Students 'baffled' by school's dress code rules
Students at Dickson County High School are protesting their school's enforcement of its dress code policy.
School supplies are expensive. Here's where to get the best deals.
Find out where to shop for the best deals on affordable back-to-school supplies for fall.
3 key ways to help kids with back-to-school anxiety at any age
If your child is dreading the first day of school, here's how to handle it at any age.
Ask TODAY expert Jean Chatzky your questions about raising money-savvy kids
Jean Chatzky has been talking about kids and money this week on the TODAY show, and she's answering your questions on Facebook.
Make school meals cool again with these 14 amazing lunch boxes
As another school year kicks off, TODAY Parents rounds up 14 amazing lunch boxes your child will be excited to take back to school.
Back to School Video
MissionU offers unique tuition plan for its new 12-month program
Back-to-school injuries: What every parent needs to know
See the best mobile apps for managing the school year
Students at one Utah high school are facing fines for tardiness
Back-to-school Steals and Deals: Lands’ End lunchbox, children’s books
Apps for kids that parents need to know about: Yellow, Spotafriend, more
Banana-cheese pancakes and other smart back-to-school breakfasts
How to ease back into the back-to-school routine
Send your kids back to school healthy with these supermarket finds
No-tie shoelaces, penmanship projector and other gadgets for back to school
From backpacks to lunchboxes, the ultimate back-to-school checklist
Back-to-school bargains at Target, Office Depot and elsewhere
How to get your kids organized for back to school
Back-to-school fashions: Chukka boots, ballet flats, anime characters
Back-to-school tech: Talking ‘smartglobe,’ wearable headphones, more
Back-to-school hacks: Outfit planner, homework station, more
Back-to-school clothes and accessories your kids will love
Homework ban in Florida school: Is it a good idea?
UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen says football and school don’t mix
From backpacks to lunchboxes to books, Steals and Deals for back to school
How do you prepare kids for back-to-school wakeups? Matt Lauer says…
Professor gets an F from many for letting students choose own grades
College-bound conversations: Talks to have with your kids before they leave for college
The four vaccines your teens should get before school starts
