The school year has a habit of sneaking up on parents. After those admission letters flow in, there’s so much to do. It’s time to start packing lunches, waking the kids up early, checking homework, and keeping connected with teachers. It’s best to be prepared with an arsenal of apps before things start getting chaotic. These android apps will keep you on top of your game from the groggy morning until it’s time to sleep.

Safety

For parents with young children, it’s up to you to start developing that morning routine and making sure everyone is on time and ready to go. There are a lot of major things to take care of that your kid can’t do without. These are some apps you can’t do without so you can get the job done better.

Life360 — this allows you to see where everyone in your family is. You can set alerts to see when your child leaves and arrives from places, such as home, school, or daycare, and it is perfect for kids of all ages. It also has a car speed indicator, so you can check in on new drivers. Read my full Life360 review.

Weather — weather apps are a great way to keep up on current weather conditions, making sure everyone is safe and secure, from sports practices to walking home from school. I like having a weather app as well as a radar app.

External Learning Resources

In a digital learning environment there’s more resources than ever for studying and retaining new information. Supplying children with the necessary tools to supplement their education is a worthy endeavor.

Khan Academy — Starting at kindergarten through high school into the college level, this app allows your child to study any kind of subject. Interactive learning and feedback helps make this a fun learning experience.

PBS Kids — this app has a variety of tools and family friendly content for kids.

    Keeping Organized

    Organization is a key skill to have. Being able to organize yourself and your student will set them up with skills for life. Luckily there’s just the right android app to do it.

    Cozi Family Organizer — this app has so many tools to keep your family organized!

    Google Calendar — this is a great app that allows for a shared calendar feature, so everyone can check on the schedule. Check out my review of Google Calendar.

    ChoreMonster — helps your family keep track and designate chores.

    Overview

    These apps are keys to being on top of your parental game. If you’ve got a young one or various ages, all of these apps can contribute to being better organized, more accountable and proactive in learning.

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