Up and at 'em! While some kids are up with the birds, others seem to need a splash of cold water to wake from a sound slumber. Help transition your children to getting up on their own with a personal alarm clock. From cute characters to ones that require your tot to chase them, there are a wide variety of tickers to make the process fun. View 10 Photos › OK to Wake Talking Cow Clock Snoopy Read more

First day jitters are nothing new. As adults we experience them when we start a new job, move to a new city or go on a first date. For children who don't know any better, nerves can be scary. Whether they are going to school for the very first time, attending a new school or even veterans of the back-to-school process, your lil one may be bottling up some trepidation for their first day. Before Read more

Staying connected with your kids now involves technology. While back-to-school shopping means papers, pencils and knapsacks for most lil ones, some parents are also adding mobile phones to the supply list. Thirty-eight percent of LilSugar readers said their children carry a cell phone with them, while 48 percent said they were against a school ban on the wireless devices. The biggest concerns Read more

Breakfast was a brain-stimulating balance of eggs, fruit and whole-grain cereal, their lunch bags may have been filled with sandwiches cut into fun shapes. But once the children walk in the door from school, all they can think about is their growling stomachs. Satisfy your hungry students with after-school snacks that provide nourishment without killing their dinner appetite. Skip the cartoon Read more

Mommy Dearest, My son is entering a new school for kindergarten and we have received several notices about the school's parent teacher association. I would love to be one of those mothers who organizes the bake sales and volunteers in class, but I work full time. All of the PTA meetings are held during business hours (immediately after drop-off or before pick-up) and after speaking with the Read more

If mama always knows best, then why send her tot off to school? Or nursery school at least? During one of my many preschool tours, a gutsy mother asked a bold question to the director. She said, "Why do I even want to send my child to preschool? Is it necessary?" The head of the school stuttered a bit and then said, "Many children don't need preschool. Your child will be fine without it if you Read more

Back to school shopping is not reserved for the lil ones who will be hitting the books. Mamas of all shapes, sizes and professions deserve a few new items to kick off the school year. We've rounded up some of the latest styles for mums to spruce up their closets and turn a few heads when they are dropping off their offspring. The Classroom Mom The Socialite Mom The Athletic Mom The Read more

School may be back in session, but pregnant mommies are also looking to make the grade. Juggling their children's schedules, work and household commitments, expectant mothers still hope to be stylish until babe makes their debut. Check out these options that work at home or on the school yard. Create an 80's redux by taking a basic pair of leggings, pairing them with a knit tunic and Read more