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What's that sound you hear? Why, it's school bells – followed by a little peace and quiet!

Before you start scurrying around, trying to locate supply lists and homeroom teachers, grab a cup of tea and browse through our back-to-school content. We'll show you everything from how to know if your child is ready for preschool to sending a healthier lunch. This year, make the back-to-school season a celebration – not a chore – with the help of iParenting!


Preschool/Kindergarten
Each year, education experts see children from age 2 to 4 enter preschools around the nation. But don't rush your 4-year-old out the door just yet: Children reach developmental milestones at very different rates. How can you determine if your child is ready or not? Read more.

Middle School
Being a kid isn't always easy; as they get older, it can become more and more difficult for them to find their place. Children are often torn between their parents and their peers. Often, the foundation that was built from an early age will be tested as the older child is faced with new pressures within his peer group. Read more.

High School
A majority of American teens are combining work with a full schedule of high school classes. Whatever the job, teens must find the balance between school and work. Read more.

General
We have back-to-school tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics! Read more.

Nutrition
This year, make what?s inside the lunchbox as exciting as the outside – and a little healthier, too! Read more.

Health and Safety
One in every four school-aged kids has an undiagnosed vision problem that interferes with learning, according to the Vision Council of America (VCA). Read more.

Back to School Shopping
Back to school means more free time for parents, but it also costs money! From new clothes to school supplies, September can be an expensive month. And with so many products out there (not to mention the lists the kids bring home after the first day), it's hard to know what works. Read more.