Apps For Busy Moms and Dads
Your iPhone can help you to be a more efficient and organized parent. Get a great dinner on the table faster, know what’s coming from the sky and the television, plan out your day, deal with any emergency, find a bathroom, shop smarter, get to know your kids, and sleep better tonight!
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Baby Timer
by Michael Kale
No matter how many baby books you purchase, none will prepare you for the whirlwind of caring for an infant. The best way to ensure that your baby is thriving while you are sleep-deprived is to keep records of feedings and other care. Baby Timer is an app that is a Godsend to new parents. It has a simple to use interface that allows you to record feeding time and amount, sleep, diaper changes, and more. As a parent, this easy-to-access record is vital to catching illness early as well as providing the information your pediatrician will need on every visit. Baby Timer would make a fantastic baby shower gift!
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Parenting Ages & Stages
by The Zumobi Network
The biggest challenge parents face is wondering if their child's behavior or actions are "normal." Parenting Ages & Stages is a handy reference to help you determine what stage your child is in and what to expect. Take a moment to read some valuable parenting advice with this app. Input the age(s) of your child(ren) and get targeted articles and information about their current developmental stages.
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$2.99
smart-ICE4family
by EMS Options, LLC
If your child does get ill or is injured, you will need to be prepared and have all your emergency information on hand for your doctor or hospital. Smart-ICE4family allows you to input pertinent medical conditions (such as allergies, immunizations, and medications) for the whole family. You can even keep your medical insurance information stored in the app for easy access. This is a brilliant app to help make a stressful situation a bit more manageable.
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$3.99
HomeRoutines
by Wunderbear
Any parent knows that having children makes keeping up housework exponentially more difficult. HomeRoutines breaks down household chores into manageable scheduled zones which are easy to complete. Following the famous Fly Ladies routines, the app has sections that require a short time to finish such as "Entryway and Stairs" and allows you to check off each as done. You also can input your own chores as needed. HomeRoutines takes the pain out of housework and makes sure that busy parents are not overwhelmed. If you cannot afford a live-in maid, treat yourself to this app. It is worth every penny!
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Intuition: Mom's Personal Assistant
by IconApps, Inc.
So your home is organized, the children cared for. But what about keeping track of the family schedules and activities? Intuition: Mom's Personal Assistant is just what you need! It’s a to-do list, shopping assistant, calendar, coupon-finder, and more in a colorful package.
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iBehave
by Random Widgets Inc.
Of course, parenting is far more than just keeping your child alive, clean and healthy. You also need to teach them proper behavior. This app, iBehave, is a simple and brilliant way to reinforce good behavior through a cheerful points jar. You and your child will discuss and set a goal and each time your child behaves they are allowed to drop points into the jar. If they misbehave, the parent can remove the points. Once the goal is met, the child wins a reward. This app is great for all ages, even the terrible twos.
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$2.99
Chore Pad
by Nannek
As your children grow, it is vital for them to have responsibilities. Chore Pad lets parents set up chore lists which can earn the children stars or money. The chores are determined by the parent and can be scheduled by day of the week. There is an iPad version and both will sync to one another.
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You Can Handle Them All
by Master Teacher
Even teaching your kids responsibility will not prevent them from acting out or having poor behavior. Nor will it prevent them from being exposed to other children who have attention seeking, bullying or other inappropriate behaviors. This wonderful app, You Can Handle Them All, was written initially for teachers as a guide to dealing with behavior issues with students, but this well-written easy reference is invaluable to parents as well. It is easy to search by behavior, such as "Talks Back" or "The Bully" and then learn the reason for the behavior and how to best correct it. There are over 124 behaviors included. The app lets you know the best strategy to stop the behavior as well as mistakes to avoid that will only intensify the actions. This is a must have for any parent for not only your own children, but also to help understand your children's friends and classmates.
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Goby
by Goby
Now that you have your home in order and have kids who are healthy and emotionally sound, you should go out as a family! This free, universal app can help you plan family activities. Choose from the following options within the app: “find cool stuff near me today,” “make weekend plans," or “explore a new location," and take the family out for a fun time together.
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The Weather Channel®
by The Weather Channel Interactive
Before you plan any outing, you'll want to know what the weather has in store. The iPhone comes with a very bare-bones weather app, but The Weather Channel takes it up a notch. Bam (or similarly appropriate thunderclap sound)! Get forecasts hour-by-hour or up to 10 days out, along with videos, radar, severe weather alerts, and more.
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$3.99
Dark Sky
by Jackadam
What if you want to take the kids out and it is raining? While the Weather Channel will tell you the likelihood of rain, Dark Sky can tell you, within the hour, a fairly accurate estimate of when rain will actually be falling where you are. This is a great app to let you know when the storm will break so that you can unpack the car or leave the mall with minimal soaking.
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$1.99
Kids In Mind - Movie Reviews for Families - Pro
by Stevenson Software, LLC
One of the best outings for family is seeing a movie. But finding movies that are appropriate for your children can be a huge challenge. Now there is an app that allows you to search by movie and discover right on your iDevice what the movie contains. Each movie lists profanity, violence, and sexual content in detail, describing scenes so that the parent can decide if the movie is appropriate for their child. It will also note scenes of substance abuse and list discussion topics as well as the message of the film.
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FastMall - Shopping Malls, Community & Interactive Maps
by MindSmack
If there are no good movies for your kids, then perhaps a trip to the mall is in order. Locate malls in your area and find your way around within them. Turn-by-turn directions guide you to specific stores, restaurants, and bathrooms. This feature-rich app also contains a parking assistant, store coupons, sale information, and user reviews.
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RL Classic
by Occipital
Shopping is fun, but be sure to teach your children the importance of finding the best deal by using RL Classic. While you’re out and about, launch RedLaser and scan before you buy to make sure you're getting all the best prices. RedLaser compares brick-and-mortar retailers with their online competition to save you cash and make you look good. And it's a great haggling tool!
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CardStar
by Cardstar Publishing, LLC
Another way to show children how to save is to use membership coupons and loyalty cards. Stop carrying all those cards around with you and just scan them into CardStar to keep your purse or wallet nice and tidy. Not only will you get all your rewards, but CardStar also alerts you to sales and deals happening at those very stores.
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A Family Matters
by Weiner Family Studios
Kids are not all that patient, even when riding to a movie or waiting to check out. Next time you're waiting in line or stuck in a doctor’s office, whip out this app, and turn wait time into meaningful family time. This app offers a multitude of family-appropriate questions that encourage sharing thoughts, feelings, and memories with each other.
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i. TV
by i.TV LLC
Once you get back home from your outing, perhaps your child will want to watch a little television while you get chores done around the house. This free, universal app is a great way to get your local TV listings, so your child will never watch any inappropriate programming. Bookmark favorite shows, operate your TiVo, control your Netflix Queue, and even access IMDb and Wikipedia with i. TV.
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$4.99
Paprika Recipe Manager for iPhone - Get your recipes organized!
by Hindsight Labs LLC
Planning meals ahead of time can really reduce the stress of parenting. Paprika is a fantastic app for finding great recipes and downloading them in one click. It also allows you to change the servings number for your family and make a shopping list right on your iPhone. The shopping list is my favorite feature; it can be checked off as you shop. No more forgotten items!
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$1.99
Sleep Machine
by SleepSoft LLC
After a busy day with your family, you may need help unwinding in bed. Mix and match 93 different peaceful sounds to create that perfect Zen atmosphere. You'll get a clock, sleep timer, and an alarm with the option to wake gradually to your own customized sounds. Whether you use Sleep Machine to calm a fussy baby, a fitful toddler, or yourself after a long day, you’re sure to wake up refreshed and ready to do it all again tomorrow.
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