Sam could hardly sleep the night before his annual back-to-school shopping trip with his dad for “school supplying.” New pencils, drawing tablets and papers, calendars, and more were in his shopping cart as he struggled to stay on budget (he’s learning about money, and likes to have his “own,” on loan from grandad).

On the way home, Sam asked if he could go back tomorrow with his 3-year-old cousin who was starting preschool, assuming she was as excited as he was.

“She’s never been to school, so she’s worried about being away from home,” Sam’s dad said. “Maybe after she sees that school is OK. This hasn’t been an easy summer for a lot of little........

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