Category: ***Back To School

What’s the best electric pencil sharpener? To find out, we asked the readers of our parenting books (2.1 million copies in print!) for their favorites. Then we asked experts (that is, teachers) for their picks. After narrowing down the field to a dozen brands, we compared each on quality, durability and price. Here are the winners! FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for parents, kids and the home since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review—that keeps it real! Our reviews are 100% reader-supported.

Need to take a stapler on the road? Or in a backpack? A mini stapler is the best solution. To find the best one, we tried out 9 models from different brands. Here are the ones that made the cut. FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for the home, families and parents since 1994. To keep it real, we don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported! So we thank you for taking the time to read this article.

What’s the best bento box for kids? To find out, we asked the experts—kids themselves! We put together a panel of our readers’ kiddos and had them try out 12 different bento boxes. Which were easiest to use? To clean? Here are the winners! FYI: We’ve been reviewing and rating products for families, kids and the home since 1994. To keep it real, we don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review. Our work is 100% reader-supported . . . so we sincerely thank you for reading this article!

Budget-Friendly Bottles: Contigo 2001147 Autoseal Trekker Kids Water BottleLet’s talk about kids water bottles!After raising two kids ourselves and interviewing hundreds of our parent readers, here are some truths no one...

What are the best activity books for kids aged 4 to 8? We had actual kiddos try out a bushel of activity books—mazes, puzzles, coloring and more. The best ones were challenging enough to hold a preschooler to second grader’s interest . . . without being too hard! Here are the winners! FYI: We rate and review products for families, since 1994. We don’t take money or freebies from the brands we review . . . our aim is a honest and independent review! Our work is 100% reader-supported.