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Social media training wheels for tweens with Everloop Goobit

Any time I talk to a parent with tweens, the conversation eventually turns to the kinds of technology they are using, which then eventually turns into a Q&A session of me asking about cell phone usage, social media usage, cyber bullying (gasp!) and anything else...

iPhone protection tip for parents – Toddler Lock App + Toddler Lock Case

by Jeana | Family Safety Apps

Every time I see toddlers wildly tapping and swiping at their moms’ phones, I wonder how much they’re inadvertently racking up in iTunes purchases–or perhaps which international country they’re dialing. But it’s not just toddlers that are...

AT&T FamilyMap – reach out and track someone

by Jeana | Family Safety Apps

Talking to parents of older kids makes me want to build a machine that will stop time in its tracks. While I look forward to my kids getting older (kinda), there is so much comfort in their ages right now and not having to question where they are at all times, who...

An app to put the kibosh on texting and driving.

by Molly | Family Safety Apps

We all know that texting and driving don’t mix. But whether we don’t trust our text-loving teen–or even ourselves when we hear the joyous ding of a new message on our phone–this genius app has a very clever solution. (And hint, hint: It’s...

I’mOK app makes a game out of kids checking in

by Jeana | Family Safety Apps

There are lots of products on the market right now that “secretly” monitor your kids, like GPS-tracking their cars or logging their keystrokes on the computer without their knowledge. If you prefer to have a more open and communicative relationship while...

Hurricane watch apps, and more. Stay safe, east coasters!

by Beth | Family Safety Apps

With Hurricane Irene in full swing right now, we thought for those of you worried about your A Zone status, you might want to grab some of the best extreme weather mobile apps. Here are a few we found that cover topics such as finding shelters, FEMA updates, weather...

The FBI Child ID app – The one app we hope you’ll never have to use

by Jeana | Family Safety Apps

It’s every parent’s worst nightmare to think of a child going missing, but the reality is, it’s not a bad idea to be prepared for worst case scenarios. The FBI just recently launched a free app called Child ID that lets you do just that. So, does it...

My Bodyguard

by Jeana | Family Safety Apps

After “I love you,” I’m pretty sure that the next phrase I’ve said most frequently to my kids is, “Be careful!” While we parents often take the safety of our families the most seriously, are we doing the same for ourselves? A new...

Lojack for your cell phone – that’s TekTrak

by Jeana | Family Safety Apps

How many of you have you misplaced your phone and had to call your mobile number? My hand is raised over here. But for the times that I’ve called my number and my ringer has been off, and I’ve spent a good 30 minutes retracing my steps to find it, well, as...

Piquing our Geek: evoz baby monitors for plugged-in parents

by Jeana | Baby Tech, Family Safety Apps

I can’t believe my kids are old enough for me to say things like, “Well…we didn’t have that when my kid was a baby,” but a mere six years later and I’m already waxing nostalgia about how much different it was before all the advances...

DriveSafe.ly – the app that takes on distracted driving

by Christina Refford | Family Safety Apps

I know that there is no text or email worthy of taking my eyes off the road while driving, especially now that I’m carrying precious cargo in the back seat. But the urge is strong, oh so strong, to see what message has just popped up, and I’m such a good...

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