Security, Messenger, Artwork: Apps For Parents To Stay Connected With Their Kids
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Super Apps For Superheroes
When work takes the jet-setting father halfway around the globe, these applications make sure the little one never feels separated. (Text: Rajarshi Bhattacharjee)
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Monster Messenger
App Store, Play Store, Amazon.com
It is a fun messaging app to connect with your kids when you are away. The app is independent of all social media sites and ensures that your child can safely communicate with you and other family members, as you validate all invitations received, and sent. Its fun features include photos, drawings, voice and text messages, personalised stickers and more. The app says all your children’s personal information is encrypted.
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It is a fun messaging app to connect with your kids when you are away. The app is independent of all social media sites and ensures that your child can safely communicate with you and other family members, as you validate all invitations received, and sent. Its fun features include photos, drawings, voice and text messages, personalised stickers and more. The app says all your children’s personal information is encrypted.
(Image: https://monster-messenger.com)
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Family Locator - GPS Tracker by Life360
App Store, Play Store
Venturing on a secret adventure is going to be tough for your kid when you install this app on his /her phone. No matter which part of the globe work has taken you to, this app will give you exact realtime location of your little one. You can also set alerts when your child or family members arrive at or leave destinations, and plan your next family gathering.
(Image: www.life360.com)
Venturing on a secret adventure is going to be tough for your kid when you install this app on his /her phone. No matter which part of the globe work has taken you to, this app will give you exact realtime location of your little one. You can also set alerts when your child or family members arrive at or leave destinations, and plan your next family gathering.
(Image: www.life360.com)
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Net Nanny for Android
Play Store
With the ability to control the internet activity of different mobile devices remotely, Net Nanny is a great tool for enforcing data usage. It is a custom mobile browser that becomes your child’s default browser. You can manage which apps your child can or cannot use on his mobile phone.
(Image: www.netnanny.com)
With the ability to control the internet activity of different mobile devices remotely, Net Nanny is a great tool for enforcing data usage. It is a custom mobile browser that becomes your child’s default browser. You can manage which apps your child can or cannot use on his mobile phone.
(Image: www.netnanny.com)
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MMGuardian Parent
App, Play Store
When it’s time to be a strict parent, switch to MMGuardian. It has a dedicated messaging app that will allow you to control who your child can text. It will send you alerts based on keywords, and share reports with the entire conversation. It also lets you block incoming calls and specific applications on your child’s handset. Although it is slightly invasive, it is better to be safe than sorry.
(Image: www.mmguardian.com)
When it’s time to be a strict parent, switch to MMGuardian. It has a dedicated messaging app that will allow you to control who your child can text. It will send you alerts based on keywords, and share reports with the entire conversation. It also lets you block incoming calls and specific applications on your child’s handset. Although it is slightly invasive, it is better to be safe than sorry.
(Image: www.mmguardian.com)
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Skype – free IM & video calls
App Store, Play Store
Skype is a platform where you can connect with your kid with photos, videos, voice messages, emoticons, emojis, not to mention high quality videos. In fact, you can stay connected with all your family members using Microsoft’s Family feature. If you’re using Microsoft Family, Skype will add all of your family members to your contact list.
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Skype is a platform where you can connect with your kid with photos, videos, voice messages, emoticons, emojis, not to mention high quality videos. In fact, you can stay connected with all your family members using Microsoft’s Family feature. If you’re using Microsoft Family, Skype will add all of your family members to your contact list.
(Image: https://play.google.com)
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Canvsly - Save & Print Kids Artwork
App Store, Play Store
If you are a parent of a pint-sized Picasso, this app will encourage you to photograph, save and share your child’s artwork with the phone. If you feel guilty over trashing your junior’s creations, this can assuage those feelings by turning them into lasting digital memories. The artwork can also be printed through the app, thus giving you ‘new and exciting ways’ to interact with your child
(Image: www.canvsly.com)
If you are a parent of a pint-sized Picasso, this app will encourage you to photograph, save and share your child’s artwork with the phone. If you feel guilty over trashing your junior’s creations, this can assuage those feelings by turning them into lasting digital memories. The artwork can also be printed through the app, thus giving you ‘new and exciting ways’ to interact with your child
(Image: www.canvsly.com)
