Back to School Features
Experts within the Colleges of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and Family and Consumer Sciences have a wealth of information to share with parents and teachers as students head back to school for the 2007-2008 year.
It's worth it to shop on tax-free days
Georgia's tax free holidays are Aug. 2-5, and thousands of parents will no doubt take advantage of the tax savings. University of Georgia financial experts say you can save a lot more than the 6-percent state sales tax by taking advantage of the sales tax holidays.
Media overload can hamper kids' learning abilities
A television or computer may be easier to find than a babysitter. In the long run, they may even be cheaper. But they're far from ideal ways to give your children a head start on their education.
Prevent school stress: balance activities and play
Starting a new school year can be stressful for students. University of Georgia experts say the after-school activities a child does for fun can add to his education. But they caution parents not to overload a child's schedule.
How your child learns should help determine after-school activities
Knowing how your child learns is key to selecting meaningful after-school activities that reinforce classroom lessons.
Parents can help deal with school bullies
Everyone will be bullied at some point in life, and it will most likely happen at school. If your child is being bullied, you can do some things to help stop it.
What's good about prepackaged lunches? Not much
Prepackaged lunches are just so convenient and so appealing to kids. But are they nutritious? Are they a good buy? For that matter, are they really easy for your child to take to school? No, no and no, says a University of Georgia nutritionist.
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