Back to school: Shopping and advice
Get a head start on gearing up for the school year by shopping for the latest fashion at Long Island shops, staying up to date on trends for kids, teens and college students, and picking up tips on how to help your student succeed.
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2018 back-to-school trends
Guide to the latest fashion, gadgets, supplies and more.
Top Trenz
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Words of wisdom from LI kindergartners
Kids offered practical and sometimes comical tips on how to make new friends, riding a bus and more.
Newsday Staff
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New backpacks for kids, tweens and teens
Backpack suggestions for every age.
Disney Store
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New lunchboxes for kids
Your kids can tote their midday meal to school in style with these new lunchboxes.
Uncommon Goods
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Must-have dorm decor
Creative items to liven up your home away from home.
JCPenney
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12 back-to-school shopping secrets
How to save money on school supplies, clothing and more.
Dreamstime
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Student, teacher discounts at LI shops
Stores that offer discounts to teachers and students with a flash of a school I.D.
AP
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Back-to-school tech gear students will love
Looking for some cool tech gadgets? We found kid-friendly headphones, laptop-friendly backpacks and more.
TickTalk
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Tricks for a smoother back-to-school routine
From breakfasts to bedtime, LI experts offer their best tips.
Getty Images
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5 hacks for prepping a college application
There are costly services to help kids get into college -- and there are others that are more affordable or even free.
Getty Images
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5 breakfast-for-lunch ideas
Making lunch doesn't have to mean a lot of slicing and dicing.
Doug Young
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Gap year programs for the college-bound
14 ways to spend the year abroad.
USA Gap Year Fairs
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Apps to track kids' cellphone use
New ways parents can keep tabs on their children.
iStock
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Managing your kids’ schedules
From academics to athletics, advice on how to ease the pressure of students’ back-to-school calendars.
Fotolia
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Beat the back-to-school blues
12 tips to help transition to a new school year.
iStock
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Tips for a successful school year
Long Island teachers and administrators offer advice to help students succeed.
David Franklin
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Personal safety items for the college-bound
Equip college students with these dorm and campus products to help keep them (and their belongings) secure.
Revolar
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Back-to-school makeovers for LI teachers
Three Long Island teachers debut fresh new looks for the new school year.
Bruce Gilbert
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100 books every child should read before growing up
LI librarians chose their favorite books for parents to read to their kids before kindergarten.
Harper Collins
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Educational apps for kids
Amazon's most-popular apps for science, spelling, math and more.
Amazon