Report cards are out, school bags are hung up, and shouts of "Holiday is here!" echo through the house. For kids, this is paradise. But for us parents, this marks the start of a new challenge: Managing Screen Time.

Often, school holidays turn into all-day online gaming marathons. Waking up and immediately grabbing the phone, playing until losing track of time. We certainly don't want our kids' holidays to pass by without gaining anything positive, right?

Banning gadgets completely might be impossible in this digital age. The best strategy we can use is to shift the content. Transform the gadget from just a gaming tool into a fun window of knowledge.

Here are 5 recommended YouTube channels and educational shows guaranteed to keep kids engaged while learning (without feeling lectured!).

1. Kok Bisa? (Science & General Knowledge)

This is a must-watch channel for Indonesian kids with high curiosity. "Why is the sky blue?", "Why do we dream?", "What is a black hole?". Kok Bisa? answers kids' innocent questions with engaging animation and easy-to-digest language.

• Plus Point: Trains logic and general knowledge in Indonesian.

2. Art for Kids Hub (Creativity)

Does your kid love to doodle? Take them to this channel. Here, a father draws with his child step-by-step. From drawing animals, and cartoon characters, to everyday objects.

• Plus Point: Turns passive activity (watching) into active activity (drawing). Get paper and colored pencils ready before hitting play.

3. National Geographic Kids (Animal World)

Instead of looking at monsters in games, better take kids to see real-world wonders. Nat Geo Kids presents unique facts about animals, nature, and science with stunning visuals typical of National Geographic.

• Plus Point: Cultivates a love for nature and animals from an early age.

4. Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell (Visual Science)

For slightly older kids (upper elementary or middle school), this is a visual champion. They explain complex science topics (like the immune system or outer space) with very aesthetic cute bird animations.

• Plus Point: The visuals are eye-candy, kids won't realize they are learning biology or physics.

5. Nussa Official (Moral & Character)

For moral values, the local channel Nussa Rara remains a favorite. The daily stories of Nussa and Rara are very relatable to our kids' lives, teaching about sharing, honesty, and manners.

• Plus Point: Character education wrapped in heartwarming stories.

The Main Challenge: Age-Inappropriate Ads

The content is great, but there is one main enemy on YouTube: Ads. Often when kids are engrossed in watching educational cartoons, suddenly ads for adult games, loans, or inappropriate content pop up. We can't possibly monitor the screen 24/7, right?

The solution is YouTube Premium. With a Premium account, all ads disappear. We can rest easy leaving kids to watch educational content without fear of exposure to dangerous ads. Plus, videos can be downloaded for viewing during holiday travels later.