Trump’s tariffs are about to clash with back-to-school shopping
The effects of President Trump’s tariffs could hit just as parents gear up for back-to-school shopping. No matter if new deals are struck with China or other trading partners, the price hikes on clothing, electronics, and essential items for school are already noticeable. Unfortunately, the worst impacts may still be a few weeks away. Shopping […]
Psychiatrist shares secret to helping parents fight kids’ back-to-school anxiety, stress
Anxiety and stress among school-aged children have skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to chronic absenteeism, and with the start of the new school year, kids and parents alike are likely struggling with a new wave of it all. To detect it early, experts say parents should look for signs such as difficulty concentrating, nervousness […]
Bed bugs crawl out student laptops in North Carolina back-to-school horror
This back-to-school scare brings a whole new meaning to the phrase “bugs in the system.” A North Carolina high school had to tell students to return district-issued laptops after bedbugs were found crawling out of them. According to WRAL News. The creepy bugs had infested Riverside High School's media center, where Google Chromebooks were stored […]
Louisiana governor issues back-to-school order banning critical race theory in K-12 public classrooms
Louisiana Republican Gov. Jeff Landry signed an executive order on Tuesday banning the use of critical race theory in Louisiana's K-12 public education system. The governor's office said Critical Race Theory (CRT) contains “divisive teachings that teach students to view life through the lens of race and victimhood,” and Landry believes students should learn about […]
3 ways to ease back-to-school anxiety: pediatric neuropsychologist
Summer is almost over. It’s time for a break. To ensure a smooth transition into the new school year, a pediatric neuropsychologist shares three things parents should prioritize. Jennifer Katzenstein John McClellan, director of psychology, neuropsychology and social work at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, urges caregivers to think about restoring […]
Back-to-school lunch ideas for kids have a healthy, interactive twist
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Here’s how much more you can expect to spend on back-to-school shopping amid sticky inflation
A new survey finds that costs on back-to-school shopping lists are expected to increase by 6% this fall due to persistent inflation, forcing some parents to make difficult decisions between saving on school supplies or cutting back on other discretionary spending. Parents of kindergarten through eighth grade students expect to spend an average of $333 […]
Back-to-school shopping presents 'pain point' for families amid high prices
In this era of high prices, parents are struggling to buy back-to-school supplies. Recent surveys have shown that parents feel they are spending more on clothing and school supplies than before and may delay buying or paying for necessities in order to buy school supplies for their children. Teachers are also facing challenges as the […]
Back-to-school spending will likely stay flat or drop as inflation persists: survey
Back-to-school spending is likely to remain flat or fall slightly this year as cash-strapped parents, hard hit by inflation, pull back on electronic purchases in favor of value, a new survey finds. Citing consumer research, Deloitte said consumers could spend about $586 per student from kindergarten through 12th grade, or $31.3 billion. By 2023, it […]