Welcome to Back to School Month here at Goodto! Do you like our shiny new badge? *Points up there*
From shopping around for the best school shoes to panic buying all the back-to-school supplies, back-to-school season can feel relentless.
We launched Back to School Month for those of you who, like me, were determined to start the new school term in a more organised manner.
What can you expect from Back to School Month? We have a whole host of informative, engaging features for you to enjoy around the Back to School season.
Think of Back to School Month as a calm little corner of the internet created by me, Heidi Scrimgeour, for busy parents who want to embrace this season feeling calm and prepared for another school year.
I know I don't look old enough (ahem...) but I am a very proud mum of three so I know all too well that this time of year can be, well, stressful to say the least. I'm forever boring the editorial team with tales of my hectic household and this year I've got one starting her second-to-last year at primary school (sob!), one leaving school and starting college, and one moving into student accommodation and going to university.
No matter whether you have a little one starting school for the first time or a teenager about to fly the nest and head off to university, we've curated a whole month of content to keep you feeling prepped, understood, and equipped for what is basically January for parents.
Here, you'll find everything from practical information on fines for taking children out of school and how to avoid back to school germs, to school uniform-buying advice and plenty of thoughtful articles to enjoy with a cuppa once you've survived the school run. We've also got some articles to make you laugh at the end of another hectic day, like this tongue-in-cheek piece about how to handle the class WhatsApp group.
And if you fancy telling us what you think of something you've read here during Back to School Month, you can share your thoughts on our social channels using the hashtag #BackToSchoolMonth.
Back to School Month - latest articles
So welcome to our brand-new Back to School Month... here to help at every step as you navigate back-to-school season.
Here's a little taste of what we've covered so far...
Back to school shopping
- Best school shoes
- Best back-to-school supplies for 2023 as recommended by parents
- How to tackle back-to-school shopping without buying everything brand new
- 12 back-to-school brands you've never heard of
Back to school worries
- New research reveals parents' top 10 back-to-school worries (and we feel seen)
- Little one starting school? Here are six settling-in ideas to try from the Five Minute Mum
- Is your child not settling at school? I moved my son within 4 months and now he goes in with no tears
- 10 tips for handling the 'Sunday Scaries' during back to school season
- How to help a highly sensitive child go back to school - we asked the experts
- 12 expert tips for happy school friendships - for parents as well as kids
Back to school tips
- How to navigate packed lunches and school healthy eating policies with a fussy eater
- How can you support your child on A-level exam results day?
- What is wrap-around care?
- Teachers reveal the best ways to get your children back-to-school ready – and why you should never pack their bags for them
- Savvy mum shares how to save £10 a week on packed lunches (and we're converted!)
- How to teach kids to think for themselves - and why schools train kids out of their natural ability to think independently
Back to school fun
- 35 back-to-school jokes
- 8 parents confess what they’re looking forward to once the kids go back to school (#6 though…)
- 10 things I wish I'd known before my child started school (ignore #8 at your peril)
- 15 most expensive private schools in the UK, and the famous names that attended them
- 10 tips for handling the class WhatsApp (and #7 is a hard relate)
- Easy back-to-school hairstyles from space buns to bubble braids
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New data highlights the main disparities when it comes to parents requesting flexible working, and sadly we're not surprised by the findingsWe'll give you three guesses as to which parent is more likely to ask for flexible working arrangements from their employer...
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Who did Bluey have a baby with? Fan theories are running wild following the cartoon’s season 3 finale (our money is on Mackenzie)The 'Surprise!’ episode has really done what it says on the tin - and many can’t get over the shock of Bluey having a baby
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“I’m NOT going to school today!” – how a parenting expert deals with the back-to-school battleLet them have their moment and make them feel heard – give this a go for a smooth start to the year
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'Teaching kids how to say no will keep them safe and ready them for the world' says expert, here's howTeaching kids how to say no, to other kids and to adults, is a game changer in setting safe boundaries as they grow up
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Easy hairstyle for school ideas from space buns to bubble braidsHairstyle for school drama? Space buns and bubble braids - sorted.
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Is your child not settling at primary school? I moved my son within 4 months, now he goes in with no tearsMoving schools was the best thing I could do for my five-year-old, after four months of refusal I finally listened to him
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How to teach kids to think for themselves - and why schools train kids out of their natural ability to think independentlyHow encouraging 'vuja de' can help kids think more creatively
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10 tips for handling the class WhatsApp (and #7 is a hard relate)From blue tick tricks to leaving the breakout group's breakout group, Natalie Brown covers the basics
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Little one starting school? Here are six settling-in ideas to try from the Five Minute MumStarting school can be a little bit scary for our children so here are six ideas to try - number five is our favourite.
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12 expert tips for happy school friendships - for parents as well as kidsMake this a good year for playground friendships and school gate banter
