Back to school is often costly, with the National Retail Federation estimates that parents of kids in elementary school will spend a record-smashing average of $696.70 — up from $684.79 last year.

When high school junior Nora Huynh got her report card, she was devastated to see that she didn't get a perfect 4.0. Nora "had a total meltdown, cried for hours," her mother, Jennie Huynh of ...

This kind of school stress is felt now, more than ever, and earlier among students. Fourteen-year-old freshman Natalie said she's already feeling the heavy burden.

The back-to-school period can mean a stressful transition for students, parents and teachers alike. To help them manage that anxiety, the nonprofit program Y.O.G.A. for Youth is bringing ...

One of the most effective ways to reduce back-to-school stress is by establishing a consistent routine. Knowing what to expect each day creates a sense of stability for both parents and children.

One of my daughter’s high school friends told me the most stressful time in her life was when her father insisted on an 11 p.m. bedtime. She did not have enough time to finish her work, and he ...

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