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What Teachers Wish Parents Would Stop Buying for the Classroom

Parents who generously donate classroom supplies deserve appreciation, but good intentions do not always translate into helpful purchases. Teachers often receive well-meaning items that are difficult to use, create distractions, or fail to meet the actual needs of students. According to a 2025 AdoptAClassroom survey, teachers spend an average of…

Kids Ain't Cheap · Jul 20

Why Some Parents Are Delaying Smartphones Longer Than Ever

Parents today are making a very different decision than they did just a few years ago. Instead of handing over a smartphone in elementary school, many families are choosing to wait until middle school or even high school. The shift reflects growing concerns about mental health, social media, online safety,…

Kids Ain't Cheap · Jul 19

The One Back-to-School Expense Families Forget Every Year

Back-to-school shopping usually starts with notebooks, backpacks, and new shoes, but one important cost often catches families by surprise after the first day of class. Hidden school expenses can quietly add hundreds of dollars to a family’s budget over the course of the school year. While many parents carefully plan…

Kids Ain't Cheap · Jul 19

New School Health Notification Rules Parents Need to Know

As families prepare for a new school year, many parents are encountering updated forms and policies involving student health services. The changes are not part of one nationwide rule because notification and consent requirements vary by state and school district. Still, the broader trend is clear: families are being asked…

Kids Ain't Cheap · Jul 16

CVS Medicated Wipes Recalled Over Child-Poisoning Risk

Parents and caregivers rely on over-the-counter health products to provide safe and effective relief, making product recalls especially concerning. A recent nationwide recall involving CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes has raised alarms because the packaging does not meet child-resistant safety standards. More than 75,000 boxes have been recalled after regulators…

Kids Ain't Cheap · Jul 15

Why Some Students on the Spectrum Are Labeled With ODD

Parents are often surprised when a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is later told they may also have Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). At first glance, frequent arguments, refusal to follow instructions, or emotional outbursts can appear intentionally defiant. However, many autism specialists emphasize that similar behaviors can have…

Kids Ain't Cheap · Jul 15

IEP Reporting Rules: What Schools Must Document vs. What They Don’t

Parents often assume every classroom note, teacher observation, or conversation about their child must appear in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) record. In reality, federal law draws a clear line between information schools are required to document and information they may keep as informal working notes.

Kids Ain't Cheap · Jul 14

Florida Special Ed Funding Changes: What Families Should Expect

More than 400,000 Florida students receive Exceptional Student Education services each year, making Florida one of the nation’s largest special education systems. Lawmakers have been making adjustments to school funding formulas, scholarship programs, and Exceptional Student Education (ESE) allocations. For families, these updates can sound overwhelming, especially when headlines focus…

Kids Ain't Cheap · Jul 14

The Costs Parents Shouldn’t Have to Cover for School-Related Special Needs Services

Raising a child with special needs often comes with extra expenses, but many parents are surprised to learn that some school-related services should not come out of their own pockets. Federal law requires public schools to provide eligible students with the support they need to receive an appropriate education, yet…

Kids Ain't Cheap · Jul 13

Soft Suspensions: How Schools Are Informally Removing Students With Disabilities

Parents often expect a school suspension to come with official paperwork, clear policies, and documented reasons. However, many families of children with disabilities are discovering a less visible practice known as a soft suspension. These informal removals can include repeated requests to pick up a child early, shortened school days,…

Kids Ain't Cheap · Jul 13