Not all parents are comfortable with their kids’ ease of
access to technology for safety fears but Yiota Marie runs down five
mobile apps for kids which are about to bridge that divide.
Children and technology CAN equal safety. That’s an equation every parent will love! Check out these five recommended free apps to keep your kids safe.
Children and technology CAN equal safety. That’s an equation every parent will love! Check out these five recommended free apps to keep your kids safe.
Mobile Apps for Kids to keep them safe
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bSafe
Does your child walk home from school? They’ll never walk alone with bSafe, as the app allows parents to track their steps using real time GPS tracking. A programmable trigger also alerts parents when children have not checked in to a specific destination by a certain time. With a push of a button, children can send an SOS type alert and the app will text or call parents sharing exact locations. Backed by actress Jada Pinkett Smith, this free app offers a monthly premium option for $1.99. I guess you can’t put a price on safety.
Price: Free
Developer: Bipper USA, Inc. -
Find Friends
Locate your children anytime, anywhere! Once parent and child have accepted the invitation to connect, parents can locate their children instantly on a map with exact location points. The app sends out alerts based on selected locations, allowing parents to be notified, for example, when children leave school. The app includes parental restrictions and supports over 30 languages! Kids safety speaks volumes in any language!
Price: Free
Developer: Apple iTunes -
Mobicip Safe Browser with parental controls
Kids nowadays are using their smartphones for just about everything. Although we can’t stop them, parents will feel comforted that they can filter and monitor the Internet browser they are using on more than one device. With YouTube restrictions, age-based filtering and restrictions on what children can search for; it’s time for parents to take control!
Price: Free
Developer: Mobicip LLC -
Cabwise (UK app)
Another one of the great mobile apps for kids is Cabwise Allowing young teenagers to go to the cinema or socialise with friends can be a daunting experience for parents. If you need to book a licensed cab to get your teenagers home safely, do it with peace of mind. Cabwise allows you to book a black taxi or licensed cab near to their location.
Price: Free
Developer: Transport for London -
WhatsApp
There’s no excuse for not texting because your children have run out of credit. WhatsApp allows them to send instant messages using either 3G or WIFI connections. An ideal feature of the app shows parents the times when their child was last using the app, when they are typing and when they have read your message.
Price: Free
Developer: WhatsApp Inc.
