Back-to-school shopping without the meltdown: How to keep trends and budgets in check
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For parents of tweens and teens, August often brings the same showdown: a wish list brimming with the latest must-have styles and a budget that’s not budging. That water bottle your kid swears will change their life? The wide-leg jeans that cost more than your weekly grocery shop? It’s all part of the back-to-school ritual. And, for your child, it’s about much more than clothes. Why trends hit differently for teens While parents often see price tags, kids see
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