"Back to School" is Here Again

Post by Susan Cardosi-Albert, Store/Merchandise manager at Kidspace Children's Museum

Back to school already? Yes! The summer break is coming to an end and we're sending the little ones off again, some for the first time. PBS wants to help you get through the many issues that come up at the start of school by offering online support for parents.

Learn how to calm first day jitters, what to look for in a quality classroom, and what kids learn by grade. Also read about the social aspects of going to school such as making and managing friends and dealing with bullies.

You may want to check out PBS' Expert Q&A on making friends at school and dealing with peer relationships.

However you deal with the drama (or trauma) of the first days of school, we hope you and your kids have a great year!

Fun Fact: Did you know that kids in North America spend nearly half a billion dollars on chewing gum every year?