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Back to School 2023 Resource Guide

Explore comprehensive back-to-school 2023 tips and resources for parents and students

Heading back to class

Expert and money-saving guidance for a seamless start to the new year

COVID guidance for the 2023 school year: What parents need to know

COVID guidance for the 2023 school year: What parents need to know

8 ways to get free school supplies this year

8 ways to get free school supplies this year

Back-to-school sales tax holidays 2025: Which states offer them and how much can you save?

Back-to-school sales tax holidays 2025: Which states offer them and how much can you save?

Heartfelt, humorous and thoroughly honest takes on this time of year

Essays on the joys and obstacles of parenting as kids head back to class

A letter to my 12-year-old self — and my daughter as she enters 6th grade

A letter to my 12-year-old self — and my daughter as she enters 6th grade

Nope, nothing is going to prepare me for my son's first day of kindergarten

Nope, nothing is going to prepare me for my son's first day of kindergarten

Accepting my children’s neurodivergence has been the key to understanding my own

Accepting my children’s neurodivergence has been the key to understanding my own

Finding child care for the school year

Detailed tips for landing the perfect before- and after-school care solutions

How much does after-school child care cost?

How much does after-school child care cost?

7 interview questions to ask when hiring an after-school nanny or sitter

7 interview questions to ask when hiring an after-school nanny or sitter

How much does a nanny cost and other factors to consider

How much does a nanny cost and other factors to consider

Interviewing and hiring a tutor

Must-know info for finding a mentor to help support your child's academic success

Back-to-school tutoring help: Don't wait for the first report card

Back-to-school tutoring help: Don't wait for the first report card

How much does a tutor cost?

How much does a tutor cost?

Tutor interview questions: 23 key questions for parents to ask

Tutor interview questions: 23 key questions for parents to ask

Winning breakfast, lunch and snacks

Nutritious meal ideas and inspiration to keep kids energized and focused

16 healthy breakfast ideas for kids before school

16 healthy breakfast ideas for kids before school

The ultimate list for what to pack for lunch

The ultimate list for what to pack for lunch

12 easy after-school snack ideas for hangry kids

12 easy after-school snack ideas for hangry kids

15 back-to-school movies for kids and teens

15 back-to-school movies for kids and teens

11 tips for preparing kids with special needs for the back-to-school transition

11 tips for preparing kids with special needs for the back-to-school transition

9 ways to save money on school supplies

9 ways to save money on school supplies

The best kids lunch box - Here are 20 to consider

The best kids lunch box – Here are 20 to consider

When can kids walk to and from school alone?

When can kids walk to and from school alone?

Is a preschool backpack necessary? Tips and advice for parents

Is a preschool backpack necessary? Tips and advice for parents

After-school transportation cost and what's included

After-school transportation cost and what's included

9 back-to-school safety tips every family should know

9 back-to-school safety tips every family should know

10 first-day jitters activities to do away with the back-to-school scaries

10 first-day jitters activities to do away with the back-to-school scaries

How to transition your family’s schedule from summer to school mode

How to transition your family’s schedule from summer to school mode

20 funny back-to-school memes for the first day

20 funny back-to-school memes for the first day

7 tips for hiring an after-school babysitter or nanny

7 tips for hiring an after-school babysitter or nanny

Required vaccines for school and daycare for the 2024-25 school year

Required vaccines for school and daycare for the 2024-25 school year

101 after-school activities for kids

101 after-school activities for kids

Expert tips for goal setting for kids: Tips for all ages

Expert tips for goal setting for kids: Tips for all ages

IEP meeting checklist for parents: 5 ways to ensure your child’s needs are met

IEP meeting checklist for parents: 5 ways to ensure your child’s needs are met

How to talk to kids about mental health at every age

How to talk to kids about mental health at every age

9 ways parents can help support kids who learn and think differently

9 ways parents can help support kids who learn and think differently

10 expert-backed time management tips for middle school students

10 expert-backed time management tips for middle school students

14 unique teacher appreciation gifts - ideas for $15 and under

14 unique teacher appreciation gifts – ideas for $15 and under

8 simple strategies to help kids with anxiety

8 simple strategies to help kids with anxiety

9 tips for a perfect 1st day of preschool

9 tips for a perfect 1st day of preschool

23 inspiring back-to-school quotes to live by

23 inspiring back-to-school quotes to live by

How to reimburse a nanny for gas and mileage

How to reimburse a nanny for gas and mileage