Back-to-school essentials for parents and students

As the new school year begins, parents are encouraged to prepare for common classroom mishaps by including often-overlooked essentials in their shopping lists. Beyond standard supplies like pencils and notebooks, several practical items can help manage daily school life.

Recommended items include stain removers, such as the Tide Pen, to address immediate spills from food or ink. To prevent lost property in busy environments like cafeterias or buses, luggage tags with privacy flaps are suggested for identifying backpacks.

For technology needs, compact high-capacity power banks, such as those from INIU, can help students keep laptops and mobile devices charged without needing constant access to wall outlets. Additionally, portable, wind-resistant umbrellas are noted as useful tools for unexpected weather during school commutes.