For students across the country, the beginning of a new school year is just around the corner. And, if you haven’t started your back-to-school shopping yet, you may soon find yourself dealing with large crowds and pricey cash register totals.
Back-to-school spending is expected to jump 6.9 percent this year, and families with school-aged children are [...]

Is your daughter ready for the social aspects of middle school? Why not help prepare her — and yourself — for what’s ahead?
“It’s a little like a horse race,” says Dr. Jim Longhurst, psychologist for children and family services organization Starr Commonwealth. “The maneuvering, the jockeying for position — this is how middle school can [...]

Your teen may act “too cool for school,” but the truth is that school is a major source of stress for teens.
According to a survey by kidshealth.org of over 600 teens ages 14 to 17, schoolwork (32 percent), social issues (30 percent) and appearance (25 percent) topped the list of back-to-school worries most cited by [...]

Going back to school can cause many emotions including anticipation, happiness, apprehension and exhaustion. But it’s not just children who feel the stress and excitement of a new school year, parents do as well. With a little planning, the transition can go smoothly for the entire family.
Visit School
Many schools allow you to visit the classroom [...]