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It's Never Too Early to Get Ready for Back to School
There's a lot to think about before the first day of school:  What should your child's routine be?  How should you budget for school supplies?  What does a first time student need to know? 
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Back to School Quick Tips
Check out the tips below to see how you can help make this the best school year yet.
-Before School Starts
-Day One 
-Communicate with Teachers 
-Homework Help 
-Outside School 

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Back to School at Any Age
If you're thinking about returning to school and worried about being too old or questioning your study stamina, lose that excuse right now.
Free tutoring? What's the catch?
Private tutoring programs don�t come cheap, leaving many parents searching for options.  The Dept. of Education may be able to help.
Empty Nest�Full Dorm Room
Students heading off to college this year are taking more - and more expensive - stuff than ever before.  And on the campuses where they're headed, theft is the number one crime, affecting an estimated one in 10 students.
Get Involved with Your Child
Family Involvement is Important
When parents get involved in education, their kids do better in school. Yet many parents don't realize how important it is to get involved in their children's learning.
- Help Your Child Improve in Test-Taking
- How Can I Support My Gifted Child?

How to Get Involved at School -- and Why It Helps Your Kids
Helping Your Child With Homework
What to Do If Your Teen Begins To Fail
Talk With Someone at School To Resolve Problems
Questions Parents Ask About Schools
Benefits of Journal Writing for Kids
Reading Lists and Tips
Tips for Back to School Reading and Beyond
Research shows that parental involvement in developing their children's love of literature is critical to raising lifelong readers. As family schedules are reorganized
Building a Family Library
10 Tips for Choosing Books for Children of All Ages
Choosing Books for Young Children
Choosing Books for Pre-Teens and Teens
100 Favorite Children's Books
Books for the Teen Age
Healthy Children
Healthy Breakfasts on the Run
It�s easy to make sure kids eat breakfast. Just keep breakfast foods on hand and keep them in convenient spots for kids to grab!
- 10 quick, nutritious breakfasts

Fun and Nutritious Lunches for Kids
Looking for something besides that boring old sandwich to pack in your child's lunch? Try some fun (yet nutritious) alternatives to spice up your child's lunchbox!
Fun Recipes for Kids in the Kitchen
Research shows that children are more open to tasting new foods when they help prepare them. Let your kids help out in the kitchen with these easy to make recipes.
The Best Back-to-School Brown-Bag Lunches
Kids say 'Yuck!' to Healthy School Lunch
Creating Smart Snacks for Kids
Immunizations Needed For Your Child
Protecting Kids from Sports and Recreation Injuries
Health Encyclopedia: Children's Health
Know What's Safe
Creating a Safe School Environment
These action steps will show how parents and students can help be a part of a school's effort to create an orderly, respectful environment.
Is Your School Playground a Safe Place?
Parents Guide to the Internet
Teaching Conflict Resolution
Choosing After-School Child Care
101 Guide to Applying to College
Prepare for College
Increase your chances of getting into a good school by planning ahead. Utilize our guide to help you put your best application forward.
Your High School Performance
Do I need to take the SAT's?
Choosing the College Best for You
The Application Process
How Many Colleges Should I Apply To?
What Will It Take to Save For College?
KRON 4 Poll
Will you or someone in your household be applying to college in the next 6 months?
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Back to School Shopping
College Living: Essential Tips for First-Year Students
Not sure exactly what to buy for that first year at school away from home?  Check out our list of essentials... what you need for you dorm room AND what will make everything more fun.
This Year's Back to School Fashions
Watch out, moms. Remember skinny leg jeans?  Well, they're back in vogue and your daughters are going to be asking for them as you start back-to-school shopping.
Top 10 Back to School Must Have Items for Teenagers
Straight from the source! Our 16-year-old expert gives you the scoop on this year's must-haves for teenagers.
Back to School Gadgets and Supplies
According to the National Retail Federation, parents spent an average of $443.77 last year on back-to-school supplies. Here's how to make the most of that money.
Special from CSMonitor.com
How to Survive Your Child's Freshman Year in College
Pointers on how to stay in touch with your children when they go away to college, including the old phone call trick: Did you get the check I sent?




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