Technology makes parenting easier in so many ways. From scheduling and studying to focusing and carpooling, these apps add convenience and functionality to every parent’s life. They’ll help you stay on top of all the moving parts you have to deal with on a daily basis, leaving you more time to relax and enjoy life with your family.
Remind
Parents play an important role in making sure kids do their homework assignments and other schoolwork, but it can be tough to know what’s due if your kids don’t keep track of this information themselves. The Remind app gives parents a direct line of communication to the teacher, allowing mom or dad to check in and see homework assignments, upcoming tests, and more. You’ll also be able to send texts directly to your child’s teacher through the app so you can communicate whenever you need to.
Picniic
Managing an entire family’s schedule can be hectic, but modern technology makes it easy, especially with an app like Picniic. This handy app can install on each family member’s phone, and when you login to your shared family account, you’ll be able to share schedules and collaborate on grocery lists, see each individual’s current location and create to-do lists, all within Picniic. No more struggling to coordinate with the whole family – just use the app and get on with your day.
GoKid
Coordinating with other parents to arrange your carpool schedule can be a hassle, but GoKid makes it easy by putting the communication and scheduling tools in the same place. You’ll get to include specific information such as pickup and drop-off points, carpool attendee lists, driver names and event dates and times. You can also create recurring carpool appointments for the daily school run, making GoKid a convenient way for busy parents to collaborate on carpooling.
Forest
Kids who can’t be persuaded to put their phones down during dinner or homework time may be enticed by Forest, a clever productivity app that turns focusing into a game. Install this app on your kid’s phone or tablet to provide a powerful incentive for ignoring distractions. When you set the Forest timer in the app, a tree starts growing. You can’t access anything outside of the app while the timer is on, and if you exit, you’ll kill the tree. When the timer is up, you have a new tree in your forest. The more trees you grow, the bigger your forest gets, and users can even compete to see who grows the most trees.
Quizlet
Helping your kid learn vocabulary and study for upcoming tests has never been easier. Quizlet is a multi-purpose study app that lets you and your children make flashcards, quizzes, and other study tools to use together. Kids can easily use Quizlet on their own, too, thanks to a simple interface and fun design that makes studying feel like less of a chore.
Even the most organized parents need a little help now and then, and these apps are sure to boost productivity for both you and your kids. With these digital assistants on your side, you may even be able to give your kids some more responsibilities and freedoms.
