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The journey back to school starts with a fresh set of supplies — notebooks, pencils and, of course, a book-bag. Here are some tips and tricks for outfitting your kids’ backpack of bag. We’ve tried to strike a balance between keeping it simple and being prepared.

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This article was originally published in Seven Days’ monthly parenting magazine, Kids VT.

Kate Laddison is the Associate Editor of Kids VT. She lives in St. Albans with her husband and son.