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Aiming at Bettering Family Work-Life Balance with Zendesk

The increased number of homes with two working parents is a positive development for many, but it also means it is critical for companies to find ways to support these working parents. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2017, “Among married-couple families with children, 96.9 percent had at least one employed parent, and […] Read more

Feb, 26, 2019

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GoKid + SportsEngine = A Coach’s Dream

As a coach, is there anything worse than having to forfeit because you don’t have enough players to play a game? It is frustrating, but it is a reality. When you are a youth sports coach, you must rely on the parents to get their kids to and from practices and games. Sometimes the parents […] Read more

Best Apps for Moms in 2019

It’s a new year, which means it is time to release our best apps for moms 2019 list! We know moms are busier than ever. Between work, school drop-offs and pick-ups, and your kid’s activity schedule, it seems like every second of your day is already planned. It certainly does not leave much time for […] Read more

Feb, 15, 2019

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Best Sports Team Management Software 2019

Playing sports is fun. Coaching sports is fun. You know what is not fun? Having to spend all your time doing administrative duties when you could be playing or coaching. Fortunately, the software pros have developed sports team management software that takes the burden of registering, scheduling, and reporting out of your already busy hands. […] Read more

Feb, 11, 2019

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Uber/Lyft Carpooling and Booster Seats: What You Should Know if You are a Parent

As a parent, you know the importance of practicing car seat safety. Yet, when it comes to ridesharing, studies are finding many parents don’t use car seats. Likewise, an undercover news investigation discovered that some rideshare drivers do not follow state car seat laws. Why is this the case? Not only are car seats bulky […] Read more

Jan, 17, 2019

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Best Child Transportation Tips for Busy Parents in Chicago

Let’s face it. Getting your kid from here to there in Chicago takes up a lot of time. Whether it is you driving them to and from school and other activities or your child riding the bus, a good chunk of your day involves transportation. Transportation in Chicago is complicated – even more so when […] Read more

Jan, 14, 2019

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Parenting in 2019 – Top 5 New Year’s Resolutions for a Sane and Happy Family Life

Whether you are someone who dreads making new year’s resolutions or someone who savors the opportunity to do more and do better, the start of 2019 is the perfect time to reflect. If you are like many parents in the US, you feel busy, overwhelmed, and stressed. Today, we’re sharing some of our best parenting […] Read more

Jan, 03, 2019

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Top Youth Sports Conferences for Coaches in 2019

The world of youth sports is an exciting one that is continuously changing and improving to stay-up-to-date with the latest trends. Those who coach youth sports understand this first hand. In order to be the best coach possible, coaches are encouraged to constantly learn and grow so that they can teach their players to learn […] Read more

Dec, 29, 2018

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It’s the Season of Giving: Free Carpool Solution for All TeamSnap Users

Are you familiar with TeamSnap? TeamSnap is one of the top sports team management apps on the market. GoKid is happy to join forces with TeamSnap to make parents’ lives easier. GoKid’s TeamSnap integration is a genius feature that provides a better way for parents to arrange carpools for sports practices and games. This TeamSnap […] Read more

Dec, 22, 2018

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Top 10 Apps for Kids 8-12 in 2019

Are you the parent of a tween? If so, then you already know the challenges of finding quality, safe apps for them to use. Here at GoKid, we believe safety is paramount. It’s why we created GoKid, a safe and easy carpool app. Our free app is a safe way to find rides for your […] Read more

Dec, 13, 2018

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How to Manage Holiday Stress as a Parent

The holiday season is magical – and stressful. According to the New York Post, “festive stress is real,” and it extends throughout December hitting peak stress levels on Christmas Day. Parents, in particular, feel this stress the most. The study also reports, “Six in 10 moms say they find it hard to slow down and […] Read more

Dec, 07, 2018

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How to Prepare Now That Kids Winter Sports Season is Here

Physical activity doesn’t stop just because the temperature has dropped. As the air becomes colder, it means winter sports season has arrived. In fact, the Physical Activity Council reports that winter sports are gaining in popularity with a 2% increase from last year.  While the most popular winter youth sport is basketball, kids may also […] Read more

Nov, 28, 2018

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