What happened to the days when all you got for the first day of school were some pens, some pencils and a loose-leaf notebook? The shopping trip to the local five-and-dime took, maybe, 15 minutes. These days, even the youngest students will often get a list from their new teachers prior to the first day of school that suggests which items they'll need for the school year. Read more.












While pencils and pens are back-to-school essentials, some high tech purchases like a new computer or the latest homework helper software can make getting a great grade a little easier. Up to the Minute Computer Consultant John Quain highlights some of this fall's greatest tech toys. Read more.













If you have kids getting ready to go back to school, you both might want to go online, first. On The CBS Early Show, Regina Lewis, AOL's consumer adviser, suggested several sites to help students of various ages, and their parents, prepare for the new school year. Read more.













Summer is wrapping up and it's time to start getting your kids ready for school. The first day of class is often filled with many unkowns, so to make it easier, The Early Show, with the help of Parents magazine, takes a look at common fears your child may have. Read more.













It's back-to-school time, and many parents of school-age kids are wondering: How is my child going to carry all these textbooks? Stores have a dizzying array of backpack choices, but medical experts say it's crucial to keep the weight as light as possible.













Many parents believe a lunch from home is always better than one served at school. But the typical lunchbox is filled with unhealthy choices. The Saturday Early Show's Dr. Mallika Marshall has advice on how to pack a lunch with nutritional punch. Read more.