Back in the old days parents had it hard. They had to help out with the homework, go shopping and help out with activities after school. This was just the start for them. They didn’t have much help except for family and friends who might be able to join in and give them a hand sometimes. These days’ parents have help thanks to the latest technology. Parents can download apps on their tablets and mobile devices which will help them to organize their life better.
When your life is more organized the amount of stress is reduced. Some apps might only be available for Android and others for iOS but often times you will find that these applications are available for both devices. If they aren’t then you might see what’s similar to help you. You’ll need to research the App store that you have available on your device to see if you have the application. Another thing to remember is that while most apps for parents tend to be free, others require payment. If you’re on a budget then I recommend checking out free apps for parents to use.
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10. Take a Break App
When you’re a parent it can be hard to find the time to take a break for yourself. This app will allow you to have 13 minutes of being able to take a break for yourself. A guide will help you with meditations and you can zen out completely for those few minutes. You can pick between nature or music sounds or either a woman depending on your mood. You’ll find this app on both Google Play and iTunes.
9. The Daily Mom App
The Daily Mom is one app that you’ll need to pay for in order to use it. The cost of this app is $1.99 and it’s available for iOS users only. The Daily Mom is a great app for moms who would like to stay informed but might not have time to spend sifting and sorting thru their media social feeds. This app might also even be handy for caregivers and dads. You can do a quick scan and browse the weather forecasts, news stories, recipes and even play some trivia all in one app.
8. The Spendee app
The Spendee app is a wonderfully designed app that helps you to budget everything properly. There are many other apps available for budgets but this one was designed in such a way that you’ll find it easy to navigate. You can see what happens to all of your money and keep track of your current expenses. You can also have a shared account for your children whom might be at college or away on vacation. This way you can keep track of their expenses and yours in one go. It’s available on both Google Play and iTunes.
7. The Life360 Family Locator app
If you’re worried about not being able to find your kids or might want to keep track and make sure they are at school, then you might want to check out the Life360 Family Locator app. All you need to do is just download the app, register the kid’s phones and then put in their location. If children have the app they can then use it to “check in” so this way you will know if they have arrived at home or might be at a friend’s house. It’s available on both Google Play and iTunes.
6. The LaLa Lunchbox app
Planning lunches for your children can be hard work. You have to pick out foods that they like but at the same time will be healthy for them. This app makes it easier to create lunch menus for the entire week and easily plan ahead. You can create a shopping list, pick out healthy foods for them and even list the kind of snacks they should have during the week. The LaLa Lunchbox is available for iOS users and it’s free to download.
5. The Wunderlist app
Having a to-do list is vital to busy parents. Without them, would things ever get done? More than likely, the answer is no. This app allows you to easily create lists and then you can share them with your friends and family. What is another thing that’s so great about this app? You can set up reminds so that way you don’t ever have to worry about forgetting stuff again. Let’s say you need to pick up just one item at the store. You can use this app to tell you when you need to pick it up and it’ll remind you. Another awesome feature is that the app works seamlessly with all of the devices that you have. You can go back and from your Android tablet to your iPhone and your list will still work fine. This means it’s also available for both Google Play and iTunes. Never forget anything again with this awesome app.
4. The Glympse app
Being stuck in traffic can be a problem. Especially when you’re a parent and even more so if you’re carpooling at that time. You keep saying to yourself, “if only I can tell others that I’m running late” and might not know how to get in touch with them which causes you to stress out more. The Glympse app allows you to share your GPS location in real time to specific family, friends and people whom you need to reach so they know you’re running late. You don’t have to text or call them because of this app. This app is available on both iTunes and Google play devices.
3. Cozi Family Organizer app
It can sometimes be very hard to organize your schedule and share it with your partner or nanny. This app allows you to create a virtual calendar and share it with them. You can decide who has access to the calendar. You can create family journals, plan meals, make to-do lists and even set up reminders plus much more. It’s available on both iOS and Google play devices for free.
2. The Volunteer Spot app
Trying to get volunteers ahead of time can be a lot of work. Once you get them you want them to stay and not have to worry about them leaving you from not having things scheduled properly. The Volunteer Spot app allows you to keep track of the volunteers you have and schedule them accordingly so you don’t have to worry about your activities getting out of hand. You can consolidate everything all in one area and won’t have to worry about paper trials, emails, phone calls or even fees. The app is available for $1.99 on both Google Play and iTunes. If you’re busy and need help with organizing this might be the perfect app for you to have.
1. The Any.do app
The Any.do app allows you to synchronize all of your to-do lists. It also has a reminder that goes off when needed. One feature that makes this app so awesome and why it’s number one is that unlike other to do app, on iOS devices, the app will make suggestions to help you with completing the task faster. One example is, let’s say you have a note that reminds you to clean before the kids come home, it will then offer up a list of apps in regards to organizing and cleaning which might help you with getting things done faster. Some parts of the app happen to be for free while other features you might have to purchase. It’s now available for iOS and Android devices.
Conclusion
Take advantage of these apps while you can because stressing yourself out doesn’t help anyone. Relax and enjoy life and even spend more time with your kids by using these apps. Again, in order to have access to these apps you will need to locate them via the store that you have on your device.