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Guides for kids and parents -- peer tutoring, building apps, tax strategy, and turning earnings into long-term wealth.

Learning

The Science of Kids Teaching Kids: Why Peer Tutoring Works

Research-backed evidence on why peer tutoring delivers powerful academic results. Studies from Vanderbilt, educational psychology journals, and meta-analyses show kids learn better from other kids.

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Getting StartedMarch 20267 min read

How to Become a Peer Tutor on KidsBuild

A step-by-step guide for kids who want to start tutoring other kids. Learn what subjects you can teach, how to set up your tutor profile, and tips for great sessions.

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PlatformFebruary 20266 min read

Mark Cuban Says Any Kid Can Change the World With AI. We're Giving Them the Tools.

Cuban says 'some kid in a basement' can build something world-changing with AI. He's right -- and KidsBuild is the platform where that kid starts building real projects, earning real money, and developing real skills.

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Getting StartedJanuary 202615 min read

The Complete DIY Guide to Legally Employing Your Child

A step-by-step breakdown of setting up a business to employ your child, the true costs, IRS requirements for earned income, and why most parents are better off letting KidsBuild handle it.

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Tax & LegalFebruary 202612 min read

What Should You Pay Your Teen Developer? Rates, Hours, and the IRS Audit Trail

Market data on developer rates, what's reasonable for a 13-18 year old, how KidsBuild tracks hours and generates invoices, and exactly what documentation the IRS expects.

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InvestingMarch 202610 min read

Your Child Earned $6,500. Now Open a Roth IRA Before They Blow It.

How to use your child's legitimate earned income to open a Roth IRA, the long-term compounding math, and why starting at 14 changes everything.

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ProjectsMarch 20268 min read

Your Kid's First Real Project: From 'I Know HTML' to Deployed App

A practical guide to scoping, building, and shipping a real project with your child. Includes AI-assisted workflows and portfolio-ready deliverables.

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Tax & LegalApril 202614 min read

1099 vs W-2: Why Your Child Needs Commissioned Projects, Not an Allowance With Extra Steps

The IRS treats 'independent contractor' differently from 'employee.' Learn why directed, commissioned project work is essential for 1099 compliance, and how KidsBuild's Project Board creates the documentation trail that keeps you safe.

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