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Innovation
Why Podcasts are Good for Kids
Want to get your kids fired up about subjects that matter? Have a child who is a bit too introverted or shy...
Sports & Athletics
Kids are Quitting Sports Even Earlier
Not so long ago, there was growing alarm that a majority of kids were quitting sports by the age of 13. In...
Health & Happiness
June Ranks #1 for Kids' Drowning Deaths
With the summer swimming months upon us, it's important to remember that accidental drowning remains the top killer of kids younger than...
Most popular stories
Why Specializing in One Sport is a Bad Idea
A new study conclusively demonstrates that athletes who specialize in one sport are 70 percent more likely to suffer an injury during the season. They're...
Why Fencing is the New It Sport for Kids
Eager to find a sport that challenges your child's body AND brain? Curious about which sport gives your child the greatest chance of continuing...
Why Girls Suffer High Rates of ACL Tears
Once rare in children, ACL injuries in kids have increased at the rate of 2.3% per year for more than 20 years. And the...
Adults Are Breaking Kids
Overzealous, yet well-intentioned adults are breaking kids. That's the consensus of a growing number of pediatric specialists pointing to dramatic increases in sports-related injuries...
Why Tech Leaders Don't Let Their Kids Use Tech
Parents who are struggling with how much digital screen time to allow their kids would be wise to consider that the titans of those...
7 Reasons Marching Band is Good for Kids
Next time you're at a high school football game, ask yourself which of the kids on the field are likely to do best in...
What Horses Can Teach Kids
Got a sweet-natured daughter who needs to find her own voice? Have a thoughtful son who isn't inclined toward team sports? Eager to teach...
Decline in Youth Sports Participation Growing
Despite the nation's obsession with sports, there is a growing problem when it comes to youth sports: a decline in youth sports participation and...
The Battle for Your Kids' Hearts and Minds
Any parent who has been driven half-mad by a child seemingly unable to put down the smartphone or stop playing video games is witnessing...
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If you're a parent who wants to know what's trending in the world of child development, Kidzu is a great resource. The directory is like icing on the cake.
Barb Keiser
Coach, MomKidzu is focused on the same things all of us who run kids' organizations do: helping parents raise healthy, happy and capable kids. It's nice to see that kind of commitment.
Melissa Dobbs
Founder, Metropolitan Arts, MomWhat's great about Kidzu is that it was founded by parents who also spent years volunteering with youth clubs. They genuinely have the best interests of kids at heart.
