By: Carolina Pichardo I am a slow, drag my feet into the back-to-school scene sort of shopper. And by that description, I mean that I wait until the last minute and usually after scouring every store for ideas, reminders of what I have to get this time around, and most importantly - finding some big sales. Big sales are the smart, quick and simple buys that make

By: Staff Report In going with the speedy theme of back-to-school shopping, we got a 48-hours sale for you from ours friends at thredUP.com. If you get there now (only until tonight at 11:59 pm EST), take advantage of the 30% off offer on their awesome boxes of pre-loved kids & baby gear listed by moms across the country. ThredUP.com's boxes are ideal for families looking to

By: Staff Report When you think of corporal punishment  in schools, it's easy to think of a time from long ago or a place completely foreign from here. However, that topic is a reoccurring, still-recent phenomenon affecting children worldwide - including the U.S. And by recent, we mean very recent. Well, to give you a little history lesson, it was only in 1977 that the Supreme Court weighed

By: Carolina Pichardo Since we know you're probably a little short on everything - and mostly time - this part of the year, we'll make the following back-to-school tip sheet quick and painless. For those that already started school in parts of the U.S., it doesn't hurt to try a few of these still - especially the last point on this list. A week or two before

By: Janelle Joa (A Day In the Life) It was the first day of school and Jacob was repeating the 1st grade. That day, he wasn’t sure about going back and was very nervous. I had told him the news in the middle of the Summer. While we were vacationing in Virginia, I pulled him aside and sat him down on the front porch to tell him.

By: Carolyn Mctighe When it comes to your children’s education, seemingly logical assumptions can often get in the way of your kids reaching their full academic potential. For example, assuming that “no news is good news,” can result in your child falling behind in both classwork and academic achievement. Unfortunately, no news in some cases means bad news, which is why each parent must monitor their children

Back-to-school is here. And let's face it, it does and can get crazy. Fortunately, we have each other and the occasional funny moments that make you stop in your tracks and say: "Why me?" Those are the ones that we want to read! Don't worry, sharing your embarrassing and hilarious moments won't be for nothing. From now until Tuesday, August 31st, we're giving away a "thredUP PRO Membership" ($29.99

By: Lucille Barilla You know something's different when your kid comes home moodier than usual. When you ask if something is wrong, instead of the usual "Leave me alone!" there's also "You wouldn't understand" thrown in before the requisite door slam. Today’s world leaves little time for fun — and children are feeling the pinch most of all. Add the constant interruptions that are supposed to make

By: Carolina Pichardo If you're a new parent or one that hasn't realized this painful truth yet, we're finally going to put it out there. Back-to-school clothes will rarely, ever last the entire school-year. Although there are the occasional t-shirts and jeans that will make it, very few items—for the most part—survive the playground scuffles, painting sessions and tag-games. If they do, then there's still the fact that

By: Staff Report When back-to-school season hits, families usually go into a panic about what to do, what to get, tracking expenses and more. It's hectic for everyone in the family, including the kids (who are probably experiencing some jitters of their own). So why not enjoy one last family trip or activity? Don't forget that the weather is still warm. With some good planning and an