Time-Saving Apps We Love

Hi mamas-

We finallllly made it to February. Because it’s a new month, we have our new MUST READS, so be sure to check out the books our moms love at the bottom of the newsletter.

Before we jump in, I’d love to hear your thoughts about my post last week regarding the Tennessee women’s basketball coach who returned to work 7 days after having her baby. This story has brought up some really important conversations and I’d love to hear your thoughts on my take. 

As for today’s edition of The CARRY™ ALL, we’re highlighting a few tools to help lighten the load — from scheduling playdates to managing screen time.

We’re also tackling fire safety for kids (because, yes, the unthinkable can happen) and sharing a guide to surviving the teen years — spoiler: taking care of yourself is part of the equation.

Oh, and we need your take: Do you use apps to simplify life? Vote in our poll and tell us your go-to favorites! ⬇️

Enjoy!

-Paula (Founder, CARRY™ Media)

 This week in The CARRY™ ALL, we’re talking about:

• 👧🏻 The Beekyn App for Playdate Matching 

• 📱Qustodio for Online Safety

• ⭐️ CDC Milestone Tracker

THE BIG 1️⃣ 2️⃣ 3️⃣

1️⃣ 👧🏻 The Beekyn App for Playdate Matching

Having a little one at home can feel incredibly isolating. But as a busy working mom, you only have so much bandwidth to reach out and find options to keep your kid engaged. Not to mention the added mental load that is required to pull together a playdate. 🤯 Enter the BeeKyn app. This great resource is meant to take the hassle out of finding connections with other parents and kids in your city. If you’re looking for playdate options but don’t know where to start, this is it. The app is currently available in NYC, but is coming to several new cities soon. Take advantage of the Founding Membership pricing (only $2 per month) while it lasts!

2️⃣  📱Qustodio for Online Safety  

Screen time might be the most stressful part of parenting, these days. When you don’t know what they have access to – or how long they’re spending online – it’s unsettling. We love the Qustodio app because it allows you to both monitor AND manage what your kids do online across all their devices. Instead of spending ungodly amounts of time trying to control screen time, this app puts you in charge of their well-being, keeping them safe from predators and unhealthy algorithms.

3️⃣ ⭐️ CDC Milestone Tracker  

When should your little one be putting two words together? What’s a “normal” age to start walking? What does it mean if your child isn’t potty trained yet? It’s so easy to go down a rabbit hole of Google searches to try to figure out if your child is hitting their milestones. But who has time for that? The CDC Milestone Tracker allows you to personalize tracking milestones to your child, and also allows you to share the information with stakeholders, like your pediatrician. Say goodbye to frantic middle of the night searches!

BEEN THERE, DONE THAT 🤎

for working moms with older children

• The fires in Los Angeles have been a terrible reminder of just how quickly we can lose everything we hold dear. And while some fires are difficult to prevent, others don’t have to result in the loss of a home (or worse). That begs the question: do your children know what to do in the event of a fire? This article is a great resource if you want to prepare your kids for the unthinkable – because it just might come down to their quick actions to stop a fire from spreading.

• We know, we know – there’s no manual on raising teens, but this guide is a good starting point. This evidence-led advice provides the ins and outs for being a good parent to teenagers. The short of it? Teenage boys need emotional support, anxiety can be contagious, and taking care of yourself is key to taking care of them.