Back-to-School

Health & Wellness, Home and Family

11 back-to-school pointers for parents

The first few weeks of school set the tone for the rest of the year, and there are things parents can do to help their kids succeed. Read More

Schoolchildren students standing in line waiting for boarding school bus before starting new educational semester year after summer holidays. (iStock - Inside Creative House)
Home and Family, Youth

Stretching the dollar at back-to-school time

As the return to school approaches, so does something often dreaded by students and parents: homework. Brittney Schrick, extension family life specialist and associate professor for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, provides helpful tips for how parents can approach their children and their assignments. (University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture graphic.)
Home and Family, Youth

BACK TO SCHOOL: Tips for handling homework



Woman shopping for shoes for her son in a department store (Photo: iStock - Juanmonino)

Plan for back-to-school shopping during Iowa sales tax-free weekend

  • By Carol Ehlers │ Iowa State University Extension and Outreach