Students need transportation to school, but for various reasons, almost half of the Christian private schools in the United States cannot provide it. As a result, schools are potentially missing out on enrolling a number of students, dealing with congested pickup and drop-off lines, and searching for ways to appease frustrated parents. Transportation is also often a […] Read more
Research on parenting during climate change indicates that parents often experience a sense of sadness, hopelessness, and anxiety over their children’s future. The complex nature of climate change information and prevailing uncertainty on global political decision-making traps parents in feelings of insufficiency, guilt, and disempowerment. Here at GoKid, we think that it doesn’t have to be […] Read more
Here at GoKid, we are passionate about caring for the earth. So, it should come as no surprise that we are always looking for ways for families to reduce their carbon footprint. We are beyond thrilled that GoKid families have already reduced over 5 million pounds of CO2 just by carpooling through our GoKid app. […] Read more
This morning, as every morning, after getting my first coffee, I checked GoKid’s usage stats. I keep a close eye on these to see how many carpools are being created, how many miles parents are saving, and how much CO2 we are helping to reduce through carpooling. This morning was special: I saw that we […] Read more
Alan Cohen wrote, “When we make the choice to care, we set into motion a snowball effect that touches many people, most of whom we will never know about . . . never underestimate the importance of a kind act.” There is no better time to be kind and make choices locally that have a […] Read more
Do you remember watching the cartoon The Jetsons when you were young? Were you disappointed when you became an adult and weren’t in a flying car? If so, you are not alone! Here’s the good news – we are closer than ever before of living like the Jetsons! If you have been paying attention to […] Read more
GoKid is one of six startup companies that was selected as a recipient of the Michigan-based PlanetM Mobility Grant. This exciting grant allows us to bring GoKid Connect to selected pilot schools in Michigan. Since GoKid Connect is a school-based program that helps schools and families coordinate carpools, Michigan schools and families are about to […] Read more
As families gear up for the start of a new school year, it also means drivers are preparing for back to school traffic congestion. The school traffic creates a major headache for other commuters since the school transportation makes roads that should be easy to travel much more congested than they are during the summer […] Read more
Whitney Houston once sang, “I believe the children are our future / Teach them well and let them lead the way.” When it comes to climate change, it is abundantly clear that if we teach them well, they will lead the way. Just look at young people like Greta Thunberg leading the climate strikes or the studies that show children […] Read more
Did you know that Earth Day (April 22nd) is the largest secular holiday in the world? Earth Day is celebrated in over 170 countries by more than 500 million people! Earth Day is a worldwide holiday that celebrates our Earth – its lands, its oceans, and its animals. As parents, we have the opportunity to […] Read more
Most families want to make environmentally-friendly choices, but they don’t know how. Sometimes parents worry that their family won’t be able to make sustainable choices, or they fear their green living won’t make much of a difference anyway. Sustainable living doesn’t have to be overwhelming; making a few small changes in your family’s lifestyle will […] Read more
Let’s face it. Adults can learn a lot from kids. We know children are our future, but this generation’s children are not waiting to make their voices heard in the future. They’re making voices heard today. If you turn on the television or read the news, you will see youth engaged in activism fighting for […] Read more
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