There’s an App for That!

by | Jul 25, 2013 | August/September, Spotlight

Back to school time is here.  Every year, parents wish for nothing more than success for their children, some just don’t know where to begin.  In the age of technology and with so many helpful apps, parents can now aid in their children’s educational development.  With more than 330 million phones in use in the United States, 230 million of them are smart phone users.  And according to the DigitalJournal online, 52 percent of children under eight years old use digital media in some form or another.  So why not take control of the technology at your fingertips and start making your phone do the heavy lifting?


Back to school time is here.  Every year, parents wish for nothing more than success for their children, some just don’t know where to begin.  In the age of technology and with so many helpful apps, parents can now aid in their children’s educational development.  With more than 330 million phones in use in the United States, 230 million of them are smart phone users.  And according to the DigitalJournal online, 52 percent of children under eight years old use digital media in some form or another.  So why not take control of the technology at your fingertips and start making your phone do the heavy lifting?
My GradeBook – $0.99
My GradeBook is the most comprehensive grade-tracking app around.  Whether you’re a student working hard to keep your grades up, or a parent hoping to track how your child is doing in school.  The app is fully customizable and allows you and your child to keep on top of assignments and current grades.  The app even offers automatic weekly backup through Dropbox.

TeamSnap – Free
TeamSnap is the number one application for managing your child’s team, or your own team if you are a coach.  Keep track of schedules, the roster, payments, messaging, photos and much more.  As a coach, you can keep everyone in the loop on last minute changes and as a parent you will appreciate the communication.  The iOS app and the web app work in perfect harmony to keep your team running smoothly whether you’re on the go or at your desk.

Cozi Family Organizer:
Calendar and Lists – Free (offers in app purchases)
Cozi Family Organizer will manage your jam-packed life and keep the entire family in the loop.  It even won an Appy Award for Best Family/Parenting app.  There’s nothing stationary about the life of a parent or child, so why depend on a calendar that hangs on the fridge or wall at home.  Now you can organize your families needs with a shared calendar, to do list, shopping list and more.

Tutor.com To Go – Free
(online packages range $39.99-$114.99 per month)
Tutor.com To Go is the mobile companion for Tutor.com, and the only education app that connects you with an expert tutor for real-time help.  The online site, Tutor.com, even guarantees your money back if you student doesn’t improve at least a half of a letter grade in any subject with two hours of tutoring a month over a six month period.  Now how about that for confidence?

Playgrounds! – Free
At home with a little one while the other(s) are in school?  Well then you need an app for that too.  Find and rate playgrounds in your area with Playgrounds!  Join a national effort to share and rate every playground in America!  You can also find new playgrounds in your area, make play dates and more.  This app is perfect for parents who are looking to explore and have fun with their child by experiencing new places and people.
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