Your Cheatsheet for Back to School

Peta's Must-Have Kid Styles for Back-to-School!

http://www.peta.org/living/fashion/must-have-kid-styles-for-back-to-school-2011.aspx

Head back to school in style by choosing animal-friendly clothing and accessories. For inspiration, check out our favorite fall looks for kids!

Suggested by Larissa:

Great cruelty-free style back to school picks, list includes Polyvore 'sets' and suggested stores.

Best Back to School Gear: Then and Now | SkinnyScoop Blog

http://www.skinnyscoop.com/blog/2011/08/17/best-back-to-school-gear-then-and-now/

Enter the Trapper Keeper, a loose leaf binder featuring sliding plastic rings (vs. the standard snap-close metal binder rings), state of the art folders organized by color/subject that in a streak of genius opened inwards, built in clips, and crazy.....

This is a great compilation of back to school gear from our Chief Mom, Erin (with a little reminiscence of school gear from the 80s) Did she leave off you go-to gear? Make sure to suggest it!

Healthy Meals and food for Healthy Kids » 10 Healthy Brown Bag Lunch Tips

http://blog.superhealthykids.com/2011/08/10-healthy-brown-bag-lunch-tips/

Sack Lunches can be tough to pack when you are looking to keep it healthy. The older my kids get, the less they want to bring a lunch with containers or bags they need to bring home.

Check out this blog post with some great ideas for changing up the lunch ideas while staying healthy.

BMC Moms' Great Ideas: Packing Eco Friendly Kid Lunches by Burlingame Mothers' Club | SkinnyScoop

http://www.skinnyscoop.com/list/BMC/bmc-moms-great-ideas-packing-eco-friendly-kid-lunches2

The moms of the Burlingame Mother's Club share their best tips and ideas for packing eco friendly lunches and snacks. Tons of great ideas including eco friendly containers, packaging, blog posts, and ideas for having less waste! BMC Moms: Please...

A great list of products to keep your children's lunches eco friendly.

Teachers speak: Best ways to help kids with homework

http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/815739/teachers-speak-the-best-ways-to-help-kids-with-their-homework-1

Parents can help children with homework the right way by following the advice of teachers. Do your kids and their teachers a favor and check out simple suggestions that help everyone involved in your child's education.

The kids being back in school also means there may be times when they need help with their homework. This article has some great tips on how to best help your child with their homework.

Back-to-School Internet Tips for Parents

http://www.parenting.com/blogs/children-and-technology-blog/jeana-lee-tahnk/back-school-internet-tips-parents

The shorter days, the early morning nip in the air and the less frequent ice cream truck drive-bys can only mean one thing - summer is coming to a close and back-to-school beckons. Depending on which part of the country you're in, you may already be...

Back to school means that your kids may be using the computer more for homework. Here are some tips for parents who have kids that are going to be using the internet frequently.

10 Best Back to School iPhone and iPad Apps

http://www.maclife.com/article/gallery/10_best_back_school_iphone_and_ipad_apps

Ah, back-to-school season. It used to be about spiral notebooks and Trapper Keepers, but now that everyone has iPads and iPod touches, the first day of school is all about showing off your shiny new apps. We've tracked down 10 of the best that'll kee...

Suggested by Larissa:

So many cool apps, wish I had access to these tools growing up. Love the flash card, iHomework and Snoozerr apps!

Back to School: Teacher Gift Ideas by SkinnyScoop Team | SkinnyScoop

http://www.skinnyscoop.com/list/SkinnyScoop_Staff/back-to-school-teacher-gift-ideas

As the school year approaches many parents are scrambling around to get teachers a gift (aka "peace offering") before the start of a new year. Here are some ideas to help you get that perfect gift. What ideas am I missing from my guide?

Whether it's a gift for back to school, teacher appreciation, holidays, or end of the school year - you will find a great gift for your child's teacher in this list. Check it out, vote on your favorites, or add a gift that was a big hit.