About Home: Essential Back-to-School Guide

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Home From Diane Schmidt, your About Home Editor It's hard to believe the summer is almost over and soon we'll be seeing those familiar yellow buses, the crossing guards at every corner and kids carrying knapsacks stuffed full of books. So if you're getting ready for the fall, and it's starting to cause some stress, take some advice from our Home Guides and get organized before the hectic school schedule begins. Create the Perfect Study Environment If you want to motivate your child, one of the best things to do is to create a study space at home. This may sound dull, but it doesn't have to be. Instead, you can inspire creativity, enthusiasm and concentration. Search Related Topics:  workstations  study zones  Essential Back-to-School Gear When I was a kid, we carried our books in our arms. Of course, we only had a couple to contend with. Nowadays, it seems like kids have to read an entire cannon which has to be dragged home each night. Prevent injuries and make sure your child is properly prepared with this essential guide to back-to-school gear. Search Related Topics:  school supplies  ergonomics for young children  ergonomics for older children Fresh & Fun Dorm Decor Ideas If you're one of thousands of students heading back to a boarding school or college dorm - either for the fourth or first time - you've probably been thinking about how you can make your home-away-from-home more comfortable, cozy and fun, too. Check out this great list of ways to decorate your space to make it your very own. Search Related Topics:  dorm decor  small space design  decorating a dorm room 15 School Scrapbook Page Layouts Going back to school can be both an exciting time and one that some kids dread. To help, get your child involved in creating their own school memories with a scrapbook they can make and update throughout the upcoming school year. It's a great way to encourage kids to express their experiences in a creative and meaningful way. Related Searches Back to School Items School Supplies School Supply Stores Fun School for Kids School College Featured Articles The Magic Lo Shu Square Organic Weed Control Solve Separation Anxiety in Puppies Home Security Planning FAQ How to Store Shoes & Boots Best All-Purpose Cleaners   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Advertisement