As the parent of a wee one, you might
have a love-hate relationship with technology. On the one hand the convenience
of your smartphone is undeniable, but at the same time you want to limit screen
time for your child. Maybe you already have a bunch of apps on your phone to
keep your rugrat entertained while you wait for takeout or at the doctor’s
office, but there are a few essential tools every parent of a little one should
be armed with.
From staying informed to staying healthy,
here are our top tools for parents of young children.
Common Sense
Media
This is your go-to source for an expert
opinion on what is best for your little one’s developing mind. The folks at Common Sense Media
will help you choose the right games, apps, TV shows etc, offering a library of
age-based, educational ratings. From the app you can browse books or digital
titles with links to buy through Amazon or iTunes.
CareLulu
Having trouble finding the right daycare?
Ever wish there was Yelp for preschools? Truly, there should be much more
comprehensive, easy-to-find information on daycares and preschools, right?
CareLulu collects
and shares detailed info on daycare providers and preschools, including
verified reviews, real photos (not just marketing shots), and up-to-date
program, enrollment, and tuition information. This site will help you find
high-quality and affordable childcare to meet your family’s needs.
brightwheel
Brightwheel is a
free and easy-to-use mobile app that helps you stay connected with your daycare
or preschool. Daycare providers or preschool teachers use brightwheel for
recording and tracking daily events and activities in the classroom. As a
parent, you’ll get private, real-time updates on your child delivered to your
mobile device throughout the day. If that wasn’t enough, brightwheel also
allows for secure, digital check-in/check-out, and a paperless billing system.
No more wondering what your kid is up to all day!
Agnitus
Unlike a mindless game, Agnitus is a great
way to keep your kid occupied and not feel guilty about it. This award-winning
app is an immersive preschool experience covering a bevy of topics including
math, reading, and writing. Kids build basic skills, working their way through
a series of books, activities, and interactive games. Report cards track their
progress and the reporting tools give you valuable learning insights. This one
is designed specifically for kids 5 and under.
WebMD
Now that your little one is in daycare or
preschool, you’re bound to be seeing an uptick of inbound germs. The WebMD app is a handy
reference tool for checking symptoms (what could that rash be?) or asking
questions (is a 101 fever cause for alarm?). The mobile app also has a
local health forecast tool--you can check pollen levels or the harshness
of UV rays before hitting the playground or beach.
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