From our friends at the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) – here is a very helpful article on sending your kids to school/back to school. It offers tips on making the transition from summer to school easier, backpack safety, advice traveling to and from school, nutrition info, how to deal with bullying and also how to help foster good homework & study habits. Please spend 15 minutes reading this info and pass it along to all your acquaintances with school bound children:

http://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/news-features-and-safety-tips/Pages/Back-to-School-Tips.aspx