Not only the kids prep themselves for the new school year; young moms brace themselves, too, for shopping sprees in the nearest bookstores and children’s boutiques.

Dressing little kids is truly a challenge, as they either refuse to wear anything you buy them or simply want to wear the same thing over and over again. They are more fickle that the average adult, and the older they get, the more problems their parents have with their clothing choices.

Parenthood.com recommends making kids understand what they should be wearing for certain occasions, then making shopping trips enjoyable and getting them excited to look for their own clothes. For fun choices, moms should bring their youngsters to the one-stop shopping haven for moms and kids, Big & Small Co., which offers brands like Big & Small, Spin, and Orange Juice.

Footwear may not be a problem, however, as kids always find it exciting to pick out a new pair of school shoes, even though they are often just black. When selecting black shoes, moms should note the style, comfort, and durability of a pair, which should last for at least the whole school year.

Shoe guru Desiree Stimpert of About.com says Mary Janes are the most versatile choice for black school shoes since they never go out of style. It’s a classic design that has been tried and tested through time, and it pretty much goes with anything (even hideous school uniforms). For cool Mary Jane options, check out Kickers’ Fashion In Black shoe collection.

If you’re in college or a mom who’s already sending her child to the university, you should know that a pair of jeans is a wardrobe staple for college kids as it practically goes with anything! Even when jeans have been ripped or worn out, the look still works with the latest trends.

Lengthen the lifespan of your favorite pair by wearing them at least two or three times before throwing them into the laundry bin, according to thedenimshop.com. Check out Tough Jeansmith’s latest denim offerings and pick out a pair that suits you.

Big & Small Co., Orange Juice, and Spin are available at  Greenbelt 5, Trinoma, Fun Ranch, V-Mall, Alabang Town Center, and Shangri-la Mall.

Kickers is available at SM Megamall, SM Southmall, SM The Block. You can also check out their website at http://kickersjeansboots.multiply.com/.

Tough Jeansmith stores are located at Shangri-La Plaza Mall and TriNoma. Visit their website at http://toughjeans.multiply.com/.

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