Becoming a parent is a joyful and rewarding journey, but it is daunting at the same time, especially if you have a job. In most cases, mothers are expected to act as primary caretakers, but with your role as a wife, homemaker, and employee, things can get challenging.
Two years ago, I was going through a rough patch. While most of the mothers around me were enjoying leisure activities with their kids, I was doing everything.
The worst problem – mommy guilt.
I felt like a failure, I was extremely exhausted, and I was struggling at work. That’s when I signed up for a mommy group online, where I was introduced to the concept of parenting apps. These apps have been my ride and die for the last few years.
So, if you are a parent-to-be, have a toddler, or are a new parent with a full-time job, these apps can be a game-changer for you.
Joon
Daily tasks can be quite lengthy and boring sometimes, especially if you have kids and you want them to participate as well. This is an ideal app for 6-12 year old kids who struggle to keep up with daily chores, ranging from daily homework to household work, and even self-care as well.
You can simply download the app and then design custom tasks for your child. Although the app comes with 500+ preloaded tasks, you can choose the one you like or create a new one. Once the task is assigned, the child gets to complete the task and mark it.
After that, there is a reward system where the child will get to play a simple yet fun game. The best thing is that parent can set a reminder, receive notifications, and even track the digital habits of their kids. This app is available for both Android and iOS.
To use this app, you need a decent device and a good internet connection. I’m currently subscribed to one of the mid-tier AT&T internet plans, which is perfect for me and my kids. The brand also offers an AT&T customer service number, so customers can seek guidance anytime.
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Qustodio
If your kids use social media or are active online, this is a perfect app for you. This app has a simple yet well-designed web interface that makes it easy for you to handle. The app consists of a whole suite of all the important parental control features, especially web and app filtration features.
With the help of this app, you can’t just monitor the online activities of your kids, but also restrict their app access, track their location, and do much more.
The app ensures that parents can easily set a time limit for their kids, report their activity, and manage their screen time, so the kids can enjoy their time online guilt-free. This app allows the parent to block apps on both the desktop and mobile platforms.
However, keep in mind that this app can be slightly expensive, and if the child uses a VPN, the app’s web filter can be bypassed very easily. Thankfully, I also get access to the Secure Family feature with AT&T, allowing me to add another layer of security along with Qustodio.
OurFamilyWizard
Now, I know most of the apps on the list are solely meant for parents living under the same roof, but what if you are sharing custody of your child?
This app is just the right tool for you. As a co-parent, you need an app that can help you not just resolve conflicts, but also ensure that there are no conflicts at all. Moreover, distribution of chores, setting regular tasks, and staying connected with the child are very important.
This app also includes a shared calendar so each parent can add activities. Apart from this, it has a color-coded task section where you can track the assignee of each chore. Finally, this app has a location tracker to track pick-ups and drop-offs.
Findmykids
Tracking your kid is one of the most important tasks. This gives you peace of mind, keeps you in contact with your child, and makes sure that your child is safe regardless of the time and day.
The app mainly has a tracking feature so you can monitor the location. Apart from live location, you can also check the location history, which can be handy in case your teenager is going through a rebellious phase.
As a family, you can also chat via this app. The app has funny stickers to keep the chat more fun. Moreover, you can also track the battery health of your child’s phone so you can know when the battery is low. Finally, you can also send a loud signal to your kid in case of a location issue.
The Happy Child
Learning about your child allows you to get closer to them. You can get to know about their struggles, happiness, and changing emotions, as well as developmental phases.
This parenting app helps in creating a loving relationship between you and your child, making sure that you can support your child through struggles. It offers short lessons for different emotional and developmental phases. As a result, parents can know about the parenting struggles, mood swings, and tantrums.
You will also get to stay informed about different parenting research, so there is no confusion.
Simply put, parenting can be tough, especially if your kids are going through a rebellious phase. The above-mentioned apps can help you keep your kid safe and protect them as well. So, make sure you check them all out, and who knows, maybe one of these apps will change your life for the better.
