Back to School 2018: Start dates, parent hacks, deals and more

LIST: Duval County contact information | St. Johns | Clay | Other counties
GETTING READY: 8 hacks for stress-free mornings 

It's one of the most exciting times of the year for parents and kids -- and arguably the most stressful.

School is back in session in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. Here's everything you need to know as school gets back under way:

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School start dates for Jacksonville-area school districts: 
Friday, August 10: St. Johns County, Baker County, Nassau County 
Monday, August 13: Duval County, Bradford County, Columbia County, Union County
Tuesday, August 14: Clay County, Putnam County

Quick reads if you're the parent of an incoming Kindergartner

STORY: 6 things your child should know before starting kindergarten
STORY: Does checklist add too much pressure for first day of kindergarten?

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Sure-fire tips that will ease the pain of school lunches (and save money)

STORY: 15 preschool lunch ideas even teens will eat
STORY: Free or reduced school meals: Income eligibility guidelines for 2018-2019
STORY: 9 recipes for quick, easy and healthy lunches to pack for your kids

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Safety, money-savers and more 

STORY: Plastic containers can be dangerous to children, pediatricians warn
STORY: How to get free dental care for your kids at school 
STORY: BBB: Scam alert for college students heading back to school
STORY: Back-to-school selfies may spread super lice, expert says
STORY: Parents turn to bulletproof backpacks to protect their children at school

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