You live in an age where communication at a moment's notice is essential, especially when it comes to your children. It's important to know where they are at all times, and a smartphone can provide peace of mind to a parent during those periods when they are away from their child. There are numerous smartphone apps that can keep you connected to your children when they are at school, a friend's house, soccer practice, music lessons, or social events. Consider downloading the following apps on your child's phone, and be sure to teach them how to use them when needed.
Web Safety
Children are vulnerable to predators when they visit the web. Most children are very trustworthy and naive, and they will believe what they are told. The Web Safety app was designed to keep you informed if all the online activities your child is involved in. It also alerts you to bullies who may be harassing your child. The importance of this app is found in its ability to allow parents to be notified in real time of cyberbullying incidents and any inappropriate behavior incidents. No matter what age your children are, this free app is essential to their Internet safety and your peace of mind.
Weather Live
If your children are old enough to have driver's licenses, you know how worried you can get when bad weather is in the forecast. Weather Live keeps your children alert to current and expected weather conditions that can affect their plans. The app includes radar and rain maps, and shows them what to expect hour by hour. Accurate weather information helps your child know when to park the car and sit out the storm. This is an essential free app that should be on every child's phone.
Ice – In Case Of Emergency
If your child is asthmatic, diabetic, has seizures or other medical problems, this app could save his or her life. ICE lets you download all the medical emergency information concerning your child, including prescribed medicines. Feel more secure knowing this information is in your child's phone.
Feel less stress when you children are out doing things at school and with friends. Download these safety apps to your child's smartphone, and know you can monitor them while they are away from you.
Lilly Pearce has three kids; 7 and 14 year old daughters and a 16 year old son. She writes about parenting and technology, and uses her experiences as a public safety officer to come up with content ideas which get published around the internet.