APPS FOR EASIER PARENTING It sounds like an oxymoron — “easier parenting” — so let’s call this list “apps for assisting parents who need a little help every now and then,” which is everyone all the time, right? Bonus, all are free to download.
First Aid American Red Cross App Store and Google Play
EatFit NOLA (NOLA Local) App Store and Google Play
CHNOLA Virtual (NOLA Local) Available from the App Store and Google Play
This official American Red Cross first aid app provides instant access to expert information and advice, step-by-step instructions, detailed videos, and animations for everyday emergencies. The app also offers interactive quizzes to enhance the user’s first aid knowledge.
EatFit makes staying healthy easier by connecting you to local nutrition and health resources. The app lists healthy menu options from local restaurants, free weekly fitness classes, and community services. Users can also receive personalized guidance with diet preferences for chronic diseases, life stages, and weight management.
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Winnie
Available from the App Store
Available from the App Store and Google Play
Available from the App Store and Google Play
This award-winning easy-to-use organizer helps families tidy up their hectic schedules with features like sharing grocery lists in real time, keeping activities and appointments in one place, storing recipes and meal plans, and more.
With Winnie, users can search for local daycares and preschools, join a community of local moms and dads, find suggestions for family activities, and much more. Winnie is also a great resource for parents who want to exchange helpful tips and advice.
Created by the FBI, the app lets parents securely store photos and other identifying information of their children in case they go missing. Other features include safety tips, checklists, and a shortcut to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
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The virtual Children’s Hospital of New Orleans app can connect parents directly to healthcare providers after hours and on weekends. Using secure live video streaming, parents can consult with pediatricians for minor conditions like allergic reactions, pink eye, rashes, and more.
