Back-to-school shopping is an exciting rite of passage for you and your child, but it also can feel like a chore. Sure, new clothes, new kicks, new school supplies, a new lunch kit, and a new backpack can be fun. But this yearly ritual also is prone to overwhelm parents financially, organizationally, and emotionally. We're here to help with a realistic guide. Included you will find a comprehensive list of everything you need to know about back-to-school shopping, including a definitive items of what you really need to buy