School’s out for summer and while this may be great news for your children, as an already-busy mom, you may find yourself with even less time on your hands to check all the items on your to-do list than ever before. While 84% of moms who work full-time believe they are doing what is best for them and their families according to data released by Pew Research Center, they can certainly benefit from a toolkit to help them save time and stay on top of their responsibilities. Thanks to the technological advancements made in recent years, there are more useful tools at your disposal than ever before. Here are just a few nifty apps to add to your toolkit to help you make this summer better than ever, with just the right amount of family time and no stress please!
Planner Apps are a Lifesaver
A good planner app can be a saving grace for a busy mom who now needs to keep track of a host of holiday activities as well. The Cozi Gamily Organizer is just one of many apps available for iOS and Android devices. It not only helps you to coordinate the entire family’s schedules and activities but allows for seamless communication between family members too. In addition to a planner app, also consider using a birth date calculator that will enable you to quickly and accurately determine how many days you have left to plan your son or daughter’s next birthday or upcoming holidays, like Rosh Hashanah.
Tracking your Children Provides Peace of Mind
Even if you are not a stereotypical overprotective Jewish mom (I was accused of that just yesterday, can you believe it?) you obviously still want to make sure your children are safe at all times. In between juggling a demanding job and motherhood there may be times, however, when keeping track of your children leaves you feeling completely overwhelmed. Luckily, there are a number of very useful apps that will allow you to know where your children are at all times. Life360 is available on Android and iOS devices and can be set up to alert you when your children arrive at a friend’s house, leave the friends hoouse, or even enter and exit the house. Other similar apps to consider include FamiSafe, Eyezy, and Kidslox.
Don’t Forget About Fitness
Despite knowing how important it is to stay healthy, many busy moms may not have the time to go to the gym in between working and keeping their children busy. Thankfully, there are a number of great fitness apps that will make it easier to incorporate regular exercise into your lifestyle. Sworkit, for example, is a very handy app that is free for iOS and Android devices. It will guide you through a number of workout videos that are personalized to help you meet your personal goals. Other fitness apps to try include FitMama, Runtastic, and FitOn.
Having both a successful career and a loving family is a huge blessing. And if you are a smart phone user (I'm not, except on trips, if you can believe that!) By having a few handy apps at your disposal you will find that the summer vacation can be far less stressful than what you may have imagined. Of course, on the other hand, I'd advise getting away somewhere with the family and unplugging completely, and saying good bye to your phone and all the apps, at least for a few days, try it!
