When school breaks for Thanksgiving or Christmas, it is a popular time to hit the road or board an airplane to visit family in different parts of the country. But with COVID-19 cases spiking across the country, travel is being put on hold for many families. According to SEMrush, an Read more…
When Fortnite took pop culture by storm a few years ago (you’ve probably even seen your child practicing some of their own Fortnite dance moves around the house), many viewed it as a silly gaming trend. And when parents see their teen spending hours running around the fantasy world of Read more…
The World Health Organization recommends that children receive at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day. It’s important to look beyond general physical activity to understand the benefits of structured play. Structured physical play has been proven to offer benefits beyond the body. Students who participate in sports or Read more…
The future is now. That’s what schools and other educational service providers should assume as they plan their curriculum and student outcomes. The rate of technological change and innovation has been rapidly accelerating over the past few decades and it is expected to continue as advancements in topics including artificial Read more…
On International Day of the Girl, KidzToPros celebrates the girls of the world and their limitless potential! The International Day of the Girl was declared by the United Nations to bring attention to the challenges girls face and to promote girls’ empowerment. It has been celebrated annually on Oct. 11 since Read more…
If you had asked parents how they felt about “pods” just a few months ago, you probably would have received an answer about gardening or green bean recipes. Now, learning pods are one of the hottest topics among parents and educators this school year — some even going so far Read more…
I don’t need to hire a tutor as long as my child is doing well in school and maintaining good grades, right? Wrong. Private tutoring can be an especially effective intervention for students who are falling behind in school. However, there are just as many benefits for students who are Read more…
Leading health organizations, including the World Health Organization and the government’s Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, recommend that children participate in at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Physical activity doesn’t need to be vigorous exercise or organized sports — it can be playing in a park or Read more…
Sharing of most things is discouraged in the midst of a pandemic. No sharing a warm embrace with a friend you haven’t seen in a while, no sharing small spaces with a co-worker and definitely no sharing a bag of popcorn while watching a movie. However, many families have found Read more…
When schools closed their doors in March due to COVID-19, it was not just classroom instruction that students were missing out on. It was also the after-school programs, extracurricular activities and sports, all of which are shown to help students grow and develop. Since the pandemic started, millions of families Read more…