They’re in a league of their own! Studies suggest that over half of children aged 6 to 17 participate in youth sports. It’s essential to establish good habits around sleep, nutrition, hydration and practice at the beginning of a sports season to minimize injury risk and maximize performance. Here is how parents can help their … Read more
To bougie Gen Alphas and Gen Zs heading back to school, the ABCs stand for Alo, Balenciaga and Chanel. Luxury labels, designer devices, and A-list accessories are at the top of the list of demands from social media-influenced youngsters returning to the classroom this semester. And, according to alarming new data, New York parents are … Read more
Shop ’til you swap. When Shannon Hughes saw the piles of discarded dorm-room furnishings that her fellow New School students ditched at the end of every school year, she always felt there had to be a better way to keep the scads of unwanted shower caddies, hangers, laundry baskets and lamps out of university dumpsters. … Read more
Pencils, notebooks — and Narcan? Concerned parents of incoming college freshmen are adding the life-saving nasal spray to back-to-school lists this year — along with condoms, Plan B and more modern must-haves that might have been unthinkable a generation ago. And that’s just fine with students like Summer, 20, who said they prefer a matter-of-fact approach … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Grace Waterman is among millions of TikTok moms budgeting ahead of the school year. Many have shared their back-to-school hauls on social media, setting tight budgets to limit overspending, and … Read more
They’re going “back” in time. Local high-school seniors may be on the cusp of adulthood — dating, driving and applying to colleges – but they’re opting for very childish book bags for back-to-school. Backpacks festooned with Disney characters and other kiddie cartoons have become de rigeur for the final year of secondary education. “Everyone’s in … Read more
More than four in five parents are working to make the back-to-school season “magical” for their elementary school kids, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 parents with children aged 6-12 found 86% are trying to bring the “magic” back to school and, for many, their goal is getting their child excited about returning … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. If you were around during Abercrombie’s Golden Era, you also probably remember Justice. Back in the day the “Just For Girls” stores were landmines for all things tween, filled with tie-dye sets, rainbow leggings, sequin-studded bags, plaid skirts, … Read more
Three in four parents would try “any” workaround to save money on school supplies — with some even dumpster diving and stealing from work — finds a new survey. A poll of 2,000 U.S. parents of elementary school kids found 77% believe staying under their budget is top priority for them. The top resources parents … Read more
An Australian mom has revealed the shocking financial squeeze of getting her kids ready for school as one major bank warns thousands of no-interest loans will be issued to cover education expenses alone in the coming month. Factoring in the cost of her daughter’s new uniform, along with essentials like books and pens and even … Read more
An Australian mom’s routine back-to-school order from office supply company Officeworks turned into a delivery saga when 23 cardboard boxes, most containing just a single item, arrived on her doorstep. The incident, shared on the Life Uncut Facebook page, has raised questions about the use of automated systems in warehouses and posed questions about environmental sustainability. Officeworks … Read more
What’s the first thing you think about when waking up in the morning? For a third of parents, it’s this: “I have so much to do today.” That’s according to a recent survey of 1,500 parents of school-aged kids and 500 teachers – 97% of whom are parents of school-aged children themselves, and more than … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Roll up your beach towel and put away the cute swimsuits. The bell is ringing and it’s time to head back to school for the fall season! While everyone may not be excited to bring out the school … Read more
Nearly six in 10 parents (58%) think school supplies have become more expensive — and kids needing more might be to blame. A survey of 2,000 millennial parents of school-age kids found that school supply lists are only exacerbating the issue. More than half of parents (55%) think their kids need more items for school than … Read more
The average parent will spend $489 on school supplies this year, new research suggests. A survey of 2,000 parents with school-age kids (ages 5–18) found half (50%) plan to save as much money as possible by buying school supplies earlier than usual, while 45% will turn to meal prepping and planning. Freeing up their budget … Read more