Back to School

Dear pre-k teachers: I hope you see her

"As I turn her over into your very loving and capable hands, all I ask is that you see her."

10 lunchboxes that will last the entire school year

Bon appetit, kids!

The 20 best children's books to calm back-to-school jitters

These books can ease worries and make starting school more exciting

'Our child might be the reason you drink' wine: Perfect teacher gift?

Here's a gift for your teacher friends with a sense of humor.

Confessions from the 'worst end-of-school-year mom ever'

We are limping across the finish line, folks. At this point, it is a miracle my kids are still even going to school. (Read more via the link below!)

An invitation to the principal who thinks my daughter is dressed inappropriately

I cordially invite you to take my daughter shopping. She's 13, 5'7", has exceptionally long arms and legs, and WILL NOT wear pink or purple. Good luck.

How often to clean inside your car — and the right way to do it!

Want to to impress friends and family with your clean car? This pro auto detailer shares the best ways to clean window, cup holder, car mat and more!

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.

Mom shares one teacher's brilliant trick to combat bullying, loneliness

Every Friday, she asks kids to write down the names of four students they want to sit with next week. But her real motive isn't seating charts.

Spaghetti pie is a fun way to turn leftovers into a delicious new dinner

Adam Richman shares a recipe for spaghetti pie, a kid-friendly dinner that the whole family will love.

Don't raise an entitled child: 5 strategies that actually work

The 'me, me, me epidemic' is a real problem with kids. The good news? It's totally curable.

The best toys for children with special needs, according to a behavior expert

These ten toys are effective in both therapy for children with special needs and at home for children of all abilities.

Why babies born in September may have an advantage in school

When is the best age to start kindergarten? Depends on the child, but studies show older is often better.

Parent-teacher conferences just aren’t what they used to be

"Jake is a wonderful boy. I just have a few concerns...."

Massachusetts middle school brings back recess so even older kids can play

Even older kids need the break, say parents and school officials.

Savannah Guthrie shares adorable back-to-school photos of her kids

Vale and Charley are off to their first day of school!

Tori Spelling responds to critics of her children's back-to-school pic: 'Shame on you!'

Do not poke this mama bear!

'I've aged 10 years': The second wave of sleep deprivation no one warns you about

Early school start times leave teens and their parents suffering the real and harmful effects of sleep deprivation.

To the mom with a toddler: My kids are back to school and I miss being you

"My children are little, yet so grown up. Fifteen is independent. Twelve is on the cusp of needing so much less from me."

School sends funny letter offering parents a creative way to not volunteer

The Parent Teacher Organization at an Alabama high school is telling parents they can opt out of volunteering — for a price.

I'm about to send my last child to preschool: Here's what I've learned

"The girls are starting another year toward the person they are going to be."

My daughter is starting kindergarten: Here's what I told her is most important

"It felt good to say all the things out loud that I think so often get muffled in the chaos of life."

This freshman's video nails what loneliness in college feels like

College freshman Emery Bergmann was surprised when she didn't immediately find "her people" at college. Turns out she is not alone.

Mom of 5-year-old left on school bus for 3 hours warns parents

A school bus driver's mistake could have ended in tragedy for one family on their daughter's first day of kindergarten.

This Swedish snot sucker is the only baby shower gift moms really need

Might seem gross, but it's actually useful.

Am I invisible? The pain-relieving response to being excluded

Being left out hurts... at any age. One mom has discovered an empowering way to respond.

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.

Why Neil Patrick Harris is not thrilled about back-to-school

The actor isn't ready for rigid bedtime schedules or battles about homework.

Some elementary schools are getting rid of homework — and experts say it's OK

Two years after her no-homework policy went viral on social media, a Texas teacher stands her ground. Experts say the research backs her up.

The one simple question that taught billionaire Sara Blakely not to fear failure

Every night around the dinner table, Sara Blakely's father asked one question... and if she didn't have an answer, he'd be disappointed.

Back to school: 'Jurassic Park' style

"My 5-year-old is obsessed with the Velociraptor from 'Jurassic World.' When he asked to incorporate his favorite character into his shoot, I said yes."