Being a parent can be difficult, especially when your kids near puberty, own mobile smart-devices and spend time out of the house with their friends.
However, those same mobile devices can actually help you keep your children safe – wherever they may be. We’ve compiled six of these apps that help you communicate, keep track of and protect your children.
So, you can essentially permit your kids access to technology and seem like the cool parent , although in reality, that same technology will keep them safe and sound, should anything go wrong.
1. F-Secure Child Safe
With the F-Secure Child Safe you can ensure that your child does not see harmful content when browsing the web. You can define what type of sites your child is allowed to surf and deny access to specific content categories, e.g. violence. To ensure safe surfing use the F-Secure Child Safe browser yourself and, more importantly, guide your children to access the web only with this browser.
2. Sygic Family GPS Tracker
Sygic Family keeps your family safe by allowing you to check the real-time location and the battery levels of your family members’ smartphones. You can also track your children’s whereabouts, or have them check-in periodically to let you know where they are and if they have arrived at their destination safely.
The app also has an in-built messaging system which lets you send messages for free over an Internet connection. You can also set Safe or Unsafe zones – a notification will be sent to you when they enter or leave these zones. There is also an SOS button available in this app, which lets you send out your exact location at the tap of the button. You never know when you might need it.
3. FBI Child ID
This free app provides a convenient place to electronically store photos and vital information about your children so that it’s literally right at hand if you need it. You can show the pictures and provide physical identifiers such as height and weight to security or police officers on the spot. Using a special tab on the app, you can also quickly and easily e-mail the information to authorities with a few clicks.
The app includes tips on keeping children safe as well as specific guidance on what to do in those first few crucial hours after a child goes missing. Links to additional resources for families and victims are provided as well.
4.. iEmergency ICE Family
iEmergency ICE Family PRO (or ICE Family for short) is the family version of the top downloaded iEmergency+ application. It has been designed specifically for families.
This is the ultimate “In Case of Emergency” applications. Not only does it have contain your medical information but also the information for your family. Such information, including allergies, medical history, etc, can be vital when travelling or in cases of serious emergency.
5. Sex Offender Search
Sex Offender Search keeps your family protected by letting you know where sex offenders are in your neighborhood. This app uses the most up-to-date information from the National Sex Offender Registry.
By knowing the threats in your area, you can warn your family, and also prepare for any travelling you may do.
6. KidsTube
Worried about your children seeing inappropriate content online? KidsTube is a secure, child-friendly video player app that kids of all ages can use to save and play their favorite (pre-approved!) YouTube videos.
Getting your children used to surfing KidsTube will deter them from searching out other online media websites, keeping them content, yet safe.
Do you have any useful Parental Guidance Apps which you use along with your children? Share them in the comments below!
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