There is a lot of pressure on parents at the start of the school year to equip their kids with what they need to succeed in school, both socially and academically. At the same time, companies are spending billions of dollars telling you exactly what they need and where to buy it.

We designed the MediaWise Back to School Guide to help you answer these questions: What do kids really need to succeed? Will a computer help my child in school? What should I do about cell phones? How do I encourage my child to read? And more.