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 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.

FBI Child ID

Available from the App Store 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.

EatFit NOLA (NOLA Local)

App Store and Google Play 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.

Cozi

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.

CHNOLA Virtual (NOLA Local)

Available from the App Store and Google Play 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.

Winnie

Available from the App Store and Google Play 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.

WDSU Parade Tracker (NOLA Local)

Available from the App Store and Google Play This year-round tracker monitors the schedules and routes of the more than 70 parades during Mardi Gras and other holidays. It shows the real-time location of the front of every parade so users know if it has started on time or has reached a certain location. It also updates route changes and cancellations.

Scholly

Available from the App Store and Google Play With a subscription, Scholly saves time through a searchable and customizable database of more than 20,000 college scholarships. The app also keeps track of the application process in one place, including totals and deadlines.

Khan Academy

Available from the App Store and Google Play The app offers thousands of videos and assignments for math, science, economics, computing, grammar, history, politics, and more. Practice questions get instant feedback and step-by-step hints, making it a perfect companion to classroom learning.

BigOven

Available from the App Store and Google Play BigOven is a recipe and meal planner app that makes cooking simple. With this app, users can plan meals, make grocery lists, reduce food waste, and more. BigOven offers a little more than 350,000 recipes that range from simple quick meals to the extravagant.

Photomath

Available from the App Store and Google Play Photomath makes math homework more manageable. Users can take a photo of a math problem with a smartphone and Photomath computes the answer. But it doesn’t simply just give the answer, it also provides steps

and instructions.

New Orleans Snoball Finder (NOLA Local)

Available from the App Store and Google Play Over 50 snoball stands across the Greater New Orleans area can be found using this Peter Mayer-powered app. It offers search and filtering options for flavors, operating hours, and more. Users can save their favorite stands, and new locations are added by user submissions.