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I Have 4 Kids—This Is the Back-to-School Gear That’s Saving My Sanity

I Have 4 Kids—This Is the Back-to-School Gear That’s Saving My Sanity

Jun 15, 2026 10:10 PM

　　I’m the father of two middle-school girls and two grade-school boys. Weekdays during the school year are absolute sprints that start before dawn and end when my wife and I fall asleep before 9:30 p.m. As many of you can relate, it’s exhausting. As a gear reviewer, I’ve spent a lot of time dialing in the items that help keep the family on track and pulled together. Here are my top seven pieces of gear for busy families like ours.

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