Advice & Tips for Back to School
7 Fresh Care Package Ideas to Send Your College Student
Try these creative ideas for constructing a care package for your college kid. Read more
Parents: Don’t Be Caught Short on School Project Supplies
It’s 10 p.m. Do you know where your school project supplies are? Read more
Give Your Classroom a Fresh Look for the New Year
Try these simple and inexpensive ideas to refresh your classroom as a new calendar year begins. Read more
You Don’t Need an MBA to Save Money Next Semester
Get tips for managing college costs more effectively for the rest of the school year. Read more
When to Splurge & When to Skimp on School Supplies
You have a long list of school supplies on your back-to-school shopping list. How do you know when to shop on price and when to pay top dollar? It’s as easy as 1-2-3.... Read more
Our Favorite Back to School Supplies for Parents and Students
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the wealth of options at back-to-school time. Which school supplies should you get? Which ones are the best.... Read more
A Few of Our Favorite Back-to-School Supplies for Teachers
There’s always a mad scramble to stock up on the latest back-to-school supplies so you can create a classroom conducive to learning. But with all the new options, how do.... Read more
Get Ready for the First Day of School
Do you remember the mix of anticipation and dread as summer ended and the first day of school approached? Sure, it would be great to see old friends at school again, but.... Read more
How to Choose School Supplies That Will Last
Kids may care what their backpacks and school supplies look like, but for the parents who are paying for these back to school items, durability matters a whole lot more.... Read more
What to Bring? A College Checklist
Getting ready to head to college or to send off your new college... Read more
How to Buy an Ergonomic Backpack
As the workhorse of school supplies, choosing a backpack is a b... Read more
Freshman 15 Must-Haves for College
Packing for freshman year can be overwhelming for parents and... Read more
Top 10 Items for Your Summer Bucket List
At the end of every summer, do you look back and wonder where did it go? Are you haunted by the... Read more
Prepare Now for Better Back to School Health
Back to school means lots of new things, like pens, notebooks — and germs. While no kid wants to ... Read more
Summer Learning: Educational Back to School Resources
Research shows that kids who have intellectual or educational experiences over the summer return to school better prepared for the year ahead.... Read more
Parents: Get Organized for the School Year
How do parents get organized for back-to-school time? ... Read more
How to Choose the Right School Calculator
Most adults get by using the handy calculators on smartphones, but students need special calculators for school.... Read more
How to Set Up a Homework Space
From educational activities to top-notch school supplies, you try to give your kids everything they need to get ahead in their education.... Read more
What’s Your Child’s Backpack Personality?
Your child’s school backpack is a style statement that they put... Read more
Back to School Binder Buying Guide
Few school supplies, save the backpack, work as hard as binde... Read more
What’s in Your Kids’ Lunch Bags?
Lunch — it seems so simple, yet it’s oh-so complicated.... Read more
Back to School Shopping Tips for Teachers
Teachers, we know you’ve got your hands full with back to school preparation. But with a little planning.... Read more
5 Back to School Classroom Setup Tips for Teachers
There are many back to school to-do’s for teachers, but few are as full of hope ... Read more
Parents Helping Teachers in the New School Year
A lot of parents are involved in the PTA or school foundations, but when they ... Read more
Freshman 15 Must-Haves for College
Packing for freshman year can be overwhelming for parents and... Read more
College Dorm Essentials 101
Freshman year of college is full of new experiences, everything... Read more
Must-Have College Tech Gadgets & Gear
Just because it seems like mobile phones can do everything (and... Read more
5 Money-Saving Tips for College Students
A college education is one of the largest investments many of us ever make. ... Read more
This Year's Top Back to School Technology Trends
If you’re like most parents, you want your child to have an edge when it comes to education. And today, that means giving your child access to... Read more
Help Your Kids Get Organized for School
No matter how hard you try, getting your kids and their school supplies organized — and keeping them so — is a challenge.... Read more
6 Tips for Teaching Kids Responsible Mobile Phone Usage
Growing up, we all learn that there is a time and place for everything. But today’s children, living in an age when whatever they want is a smartphone tap away, can struggle with that concept.... Read more
How Parents Can Save Money on Back-to-School Shopping
“It's so easy to get caught up in back to school shopping,” says father and financial expert Jude Boudreaux, CFP, of Upperline Financial Planning in New Orleans. “Your children ask for... Read more
Portable Computer Showdown: Laptops vs. Tablets vs. 2-in-1 Computers
Shopping for back to school supplies used to be so straightforward: Just get yourself some pens, notebooks and folders, and you’re ready to learn.... Read more
Parents’ Guide to Surviving Back to School Shopping
We all dream of a smooth transition from summer vacation to back to school, but too often the crush of activity in the days and weeks leading up to the school year is a nightmare. But it doesn’t have to be.... Read more
Tips for Getting Personalized School Supplies for Kids
This is a common exchange in households and classrooms everywhere as kids fight over possessions. Though scrawling your child’s name on all her... Read more