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COVID cases are up. Is it time for kids to wear masks again? Experts weigh in.
Here's what to know about when to consider wearing a mask, and how to talk to kids about it.
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Why kids melt down when they come home from school — and why experts say it's a 'good sign'
It's common for kids to have a meltdown after school. Here's why it happens — and how to handle it in the moment, according to experts.
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How to deal with separation anxiety as kids head back to school
Meeting the challenge of school drop-offs can build life-long coping skills.
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Student lunch debt is a growing problem in American schools. Here's what activists propose to end the cycle of 'empty plates.'
"It's a significant issue, and sometimes there are kids who won't eat because they know they're accumulating debt," says one free-lunch advocate.
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The best back-to-school (or work! or gym!) essentials for a fresh start
These top-rated, editor-tested thermoses, food containers, lunch boxes and backpacks are here to get your life in gear.
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These families still mask up to protect against COVID. Here's why — and what it's like.
A rise in COVID cases has many people wondering if they should start wearing masks again. These families never stopped.
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COVID cases are rising. What are schools doing about it?
A breakdown of what schools have planned, what teachers are saying and how parents can keep kids safe.
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