TEACHERS
REVEAL HOW
TO EASE
FI RST- DAY
JITTERS.
LET’S GET REAL
11
Eva Chen Leads, and You’re
Invited to Follow
The Instagram star talks
books, preschool, and more.
KIDS
19
News & Ideas
What you need to know
about vaccines, the real deal
on weighted blankets, ways
to avoid headaches, and more
26
New Science That Could
Change the Way You Parent
Doctors and medical-
journa l editors weigh in on
emerging health trends
that matter now.
34
Quirks to Quit
Worrying About
Swaying back and forth,
sucking clothes, twirling
hair. These strange habits
might actually keep your
child’s senses in check.
40
The United States
of Parenting
Five immigrants share what
they love most about raising
children in America.
46
Cool for Class
Conquer first-day fears with
strategies from teacherswho have young kids
themselves. Plus: Score
advice on clothes shopping,
friend making, and more.
56
Trick Out Their Supplies
Easy crafts that make
classroom gear stand out
62
Good Hair Days Ahead!
Move over, pigtails. We
found hairstyles that are
almost as easy to do and
much more fun.
68
100 New Things to
Pack for Lunch
Dumplings. Ham & cheese
quesadillas. An apple
variety that doesn’t brownwhen sliced. And 97 more
homemade and store-bought
dishes to fill your family’s
lunch boxes.
78
Read Your Way to
the First Day!
Work these new books into
your child’s literary rotation
before school starts.
80
Win the Bake Sale
We tested 43 boxed baking
mixes, from confetti cake to
gluten-free brownies. See
which brands rose to the top.
84
Animal House!
Meet Sydney and her pug,
Samson Fellini.IN EVERY ISSUE
8 Ed itor ’s Note
16 Yo u ’r e We l c ome
152 Giggles46
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2019