THE REAL COST OF BACK TO SCHOOL

BACK TO SCHOOL is here — and parents everywhere are feeling it.Families aren't imagining it. School supplies, clothes, shoes, electronics, activities, lunches and everything else that comes with starting a new school year have become a serious expense.After our This Newsroom article about the cost of Back to School crossed more than 50,000 views within its first few hours, I knew we needed to have a bigger conversation.Because this isn't just about inflation.It's about families.In this episode of THIS WITH KRISH, we break down what Back to School really costs in 2026, where all that money is going, and some practical hacks parents can use to save money without making their kids feel like they're missing out.But this episode becomes much more personal.My wife Shannon is beginning her 10th year teaching young minds. Liam is now eight, balancing school with his passion for competitive golf, and little Brynlee is four and experiencing those magical early school years.And watching them reminds me of something:There will be another August.There will be another school year.But there will never be another first day when your child is exactly this age.So while we're counting dollars this Back to School season, maybe we should also be counting moments.Take the picture. Write the lunchbox note. Thank the teacher. Ask about their day. And actually listen to the answer.Because the days can feel incredibly long.The years are unbelievably short.Welcome to THIS WITH KRISH.Faith. Family. Freedom. At the center of truth.Read the full Back to School cost story on THIS NEWSROOM: https://thiswithkrish.com/back-to-school-cost-2026-parents-teachers-families/#BackToSchool #Parenting #Family #Inflation #ThisWithKrish