You may think the back seat of your own car is the safest mode of transportation for your school-bound child. Think again. School buses are the safest and largest mass transportation system in the United States, according to research by the School Bus Information Council (SBIC).

When the first day of school arrives and your child boards the school bus, it may come as quite a shock that they don't buckle up. But times are changing. Some school bus manufacturers now offer an optional seat belt system.

Today's students gear up for back-to-school season by stocking up on expensive technology, from MP3 players to laptops. However, most students are unaware that dorm rooms and schools are some of the most dangerous places to store precious electronic equipment. Protecting a computer is part common sense, part hardware and part software.

It's only natural to feel a little down about being stuck inside all day when the weather is cooling down and becoming very comfortable. If you do have a case of the indoor work blues, here are some ways to cheer yourself up.

College kids will be getting some high-tech gadgets in their care packages this year. Here's what else they'd appreciate receiving.

Hosting an exchange student from a foreign country can be very rewarding. Here's a place to turn if you want to do it.

A recent survey found just 27 percent of parents feel they are prepared to provide their kids with homework assistance. Here's where they are turning for help.