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Are you a parent getting ready to send your kids back to school? Do you want to know what apps and organization tips can make it easier this year?

At GoKid we know that back to school time can be both fun but also a challenge when it comes to organizing school needs, adapting to new schedules, and ensuring that all your rides are set up. Read here some of our blog posts about kids back to school apps, organization tips, and how to make setting up your carpool schedule and school transportation schedule a breeze.

Even if you live in walking distance to your school, have a schoolbus, or you home school, this time of year also marks the start of many different activities for kids, including sports, music lessons, clubs, etc. Having a transportation solution in place can remove a lot of the stress of back to school time for both mom and dad this year.


All Your Questions About Private School Transportation Answered

Have you been thinking about enrolling your child in a private school next school year? If so, you are not alone. According to reports, “There are 34,576 private schools in the United States, serving 5.7 million PK-12 students. Private schools account for 25 percent of the nation’s schools and enroll 10 percent of all PK-12 […] Read more

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Back to School Organizing Tips for Your Afterschool Activities

After school activities for kids are important. They provide a much-needed social outlet for kids outside of the classroom, an opportunity to try new skills, and protection. Dr. Mary Rooney, for Child Mind Institute, explains, “The hour or two after school is the highest risk time for dangerous behaviors like substance abuse because it’s the […] Read more

Sep, 13, 2019

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How to Fix Fortnite Fatigue: Gaming vs. Learning

If you are struggling with getting your kids to stop playing Fortnite, then you are not alone. The popular game, Fortnite, has taken over kid’s lives (and their minds). They eat, sleep, and breathe it. They possibly even wear it and carry it on their backs since the back to school shopping merchandise was Fortnite-heavy. […] Read more

Aug, 27, 2019

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15 Back to School Tips and Tricks for Better Organization

Parents, this year is going to be the year you get it together and keep it together all school year. How do we know? Because we have rounded up our favorite back to school tips for organization that are doable for all families. A little bit of planning before can save you from having a […] Read more

Aug, 09, 2019

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10 Back to School Carpool Tips to Make Carpooling Fun for Everyone

As you are shopping for back to school supplies and new clothes for your kiddos, now is the perfect time to set up the back to school carpool. If you have never been in a school carpool, what have you been waiting for? School carpools are lifesavers for both parents and their kids. As the […] Read more

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Back-to-School Tips for Parents in 2018

Getting your kids back to school and adjusting to all of the schedule changes can be a challenge every year. When you’re balancing work and a busy family life, the back-to-school transition always takes a little getting used to for everyone in your family. But parents, don’t worry – we have some help. First, take […] Read more

Sep, 21, 2018

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School Transportation Options for Kids

If you are like us, you might be trying to figure out your family’s schedule this fall when your kids return to school. Need some ideas when it comes to school transportation options? Finding the right school transportation method can help to make your family’s schedule easier, while also getting your kids safely to and […] Read more

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Good Ways to Design Your School Drop Off Zone

When it comes to getting kids to school safely and on time, the school drop off zone continues to pose a headache. Parents trying to drop off their kids are often in a hurry, and the drop off area needs to be able to withstand a high volume of traffic during the half hour or […] Read more

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Back to School 2018 Bus Safety

With back to school time approaching, soon some 25 million students will take the bus to and from school. While school bus design and laws work to make buses as safe as possible for kids, it’s important to talk to your kids about bus safety before the school year starts up. Top School Bus Safety […] Read more

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4 Healthy Ways to Get Your Kids to School (guest post)

This post originally featured on Moms Clean Air Force on August 21, 2017. By Diane MacEachern Air pollution is probably the last thing on your mind when you’re getting your kids ready for school. But how kids get to school can have a major impact on the air they breathe. Between idling buses and cars and the sheer […] Read more

Driving Detroit: How a single app can help thousands of schools without school buses

Millions of parents across the US take for granted that every morning their children are being picked up by their town’s own school transportation – a good old fashioned yellow school bus. I’m one of those lucky people. For me, the bus stops every single day in front of our home and waits for my kids […] Read more

Jul, 28, 2016

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My top 15 Back to School Tips + Tech (and 3 I’m waiting for)

Back to school season is an exciting time for our kids, but it can be the most overwhelming time for parents. We’re trying to figure out the class placements of our kids, their school schedules, and planning for after school activities, all while scheduling doctors appointments, running out for school supplies, and completing fall/back to school […] Read more

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