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8 best cars for teen drivers

Buying a car for your teen to drive to and from high school takes some thought. You might pick something sporty for yourself -- but you want something different for your kids. More>>

Put traffic safety on back-to-school 'to-do' list

As schools open for another year, students, parents and drivers are urged to keep traffic safety in mind. More>>

Kids' vaccine exemptions too easy to obtain

Medical exemptions for vaccinations can compromise group immunity and pose a threat to children and others who really should not be immunized due to underlying health conditions. More>>

Smokers are still high school's "cool kids," study finds

Peer pressure continues to prompt high school students to light up because popular teens tend to smoke and they induce others to take up the habit in an effort to fit in and be liked. More>>

Back to school tips from mom bloggers

Making the transition back to school can be quite a change for kids and parents alike. Here is some advice from a panel of mom bloggers. More>>

Healthy lunch box ideas for back to school

Coming up with healthy lunch box ideas your kids will actually enjoy is not always easy. Here are some suggestions. More>>

Making parental peace with kids' homework

The start of a new school year is edging closer and it might be a good idea for parents to start thinking about how they're going to deal with homework issues, one expert suggests. More>>

Overloaded backpacks can injure kids

As the school season starts, experts warn that overloaded backpacks often result in back injuries among children. More>>

Teens with ADHD may need help making transition to college Video included

For students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, making the transition to college can be especially difficult. More>>

10 ways to save money on back-to-school expenses

It can cost $500 to get an elementary school student ready for class, and twice that for a high school student. Here are some ways to lower that number. More>>

How to quell 9th-grade angst

Parents can play a key role in helping their children transition successfully from middle school to the more complex and challenging environment of high school. More>>

Four back to school tips to stay organized Video included

Getting ready for the back to school rush doesn't have to be hard. Here are some tips to get you and your kids organized. More>>

Shots should be on college kids' back-to-school list

Immunizations aren't just for young children -- college students need them, too. More>>

Keep back to school panic to a minimum

If your house is unprepared to go back to school, here's some tips on how to get everybody back on track before fall.  More>>

Summer homework battles

You're still sitting on the beach, but unfinished summer projects for school -- posters, reading assignments, essays -- loom large. Here's how to make the job less painful. More>>

Fun ways to stop summer brain drain

During summer vacation, kids can experience a month or more of learning loss. As a parent, you can halt the summer brain drain and give your kids the brain boost they need to prepare them for the upcoming school year. More>>

Back-to-school shopping for your dog

While parents spend about $600 a year per child in back-to-school purchases, pet parents will find it far less expensive to outfit their pooch for training classes or doggie day care. But as with any kind of shopping, it pays to research and compare before making your purchasing decisions.
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  • Know What's Safe

  • As schools open for another year, students, parents and drivers are urged to keep traffic safety in mind.
    As schools open for another year, students, parents and drivers are urged to keep traffic safety in mind.

  • Each year, more than 200,000 children go to U.S. hospital emergency rooms with injuries associated with playground equipment. Use this simple checklist to help make sure your school playground is a safe place to play.

  • These action steps will show how parents and students can help be a part of a school's effort to create an orderly, respectful environment.
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