Shopping for school clothes can get rough because you and your children will have different expectations of what is required. Planning the budget and the rules in advance, along with letting your children voice their opinions within those restrictions, can simplify the process. By Alice Langholt |
Back to school clothes shopping grew into a tradition out of necessity, but it seems that over the last decade it's grown into just another way to force parents into spending money they don't really have. |
Everyone has his or her own back to school shopping ritual. Some wait until the sales begin, and some commit to their back to school shopping routine whenever they see an item their child needs. Back to school shopping can be an opportunity for you to show your child you support their school experience, but it can also be a nightmare if you are not careful. |
Looking for ways to save more on your kid's back-to-school supplies? Then consider the following options. By Erin Huffstetler |
Before leaving the house to go to shopping for clothes, have a conversation with your teen about your own family's dress codes that will establish the guidelines and expectations about your teen's wardrobe. By Alice Langholt |
Regardless of the pros and cons of the issue, if your child's school has settled in favor of school uniforms and your child is against school uniforms, you can make the transition easier for your child. By Alice Langholt |
With autumn fast approaching, parents are celebrating and kids are mourning the end of summer vacation. School shopping is on everybody's list and sale flyers are in the mail regularly. The latest fashions of the year are on the top of the list for the students, while parents worry about the cost of school supplies as well as the cost of new clothing. |
Many public and private schools around the country have adopted a school uniform policy. Some parents and their children complain about uniforms, but most have come to welcome school uniforms as a positive step towards better learning and less emphasis on social status. |
 | Arming your children with school safety advice when they are not with you will help protect your kids all through the school day. By Sharon Hurley Hall |
Create school binders as a treat for your children heading back to school. Here's a fun back to school crafts project for parents. By Katelyn Thomas |
