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Appified Control

Parents turn to mobile applications to keep up with their children online

Implications - It's no surprise that younger generations are more tech and social media-savvy than their parents, but thanks to a new slew of mobile apps dedicated to Internet monitoring, parents don't have to worry as much about their children's online behavior and well-being. Whether it's monitoring content or time spent online, this appified form of preventative control makes for a streamlined solution in a culture teeming with unseen online dangers.
Workshop Question - How are you granting your consumers a sense of control in the chaotic information age?
Trend Themes
1. Mobile Parental Control Apps - Apps that provide parents with easy and efficient monitoring and control of their children's online activity.
2. App-connected Child Monitoring Devices - Gadgets and systems that enable remote monitoring of children, particularly in the car or at home.
3. Baby and Child-care Apps - Apps that help parents track their child's health, growth, and activities to ensure their well-being.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile Applications - Innovative apps that serve as parental control, monitoring, or tracking tools disrupting the traditional methods of child care.
2. Child Safety Gadgets and Systems - Emerging products that enhance child safety in vehicles, homes, and other settings with remote monitoring capabilities.
3. Healthtech for Parents - Technologies that provide parents with accessible and convenient baby and child care options, reducing stress and uncertainty.
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8 Featured, 65 Examples:
217,853 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Sep 15 — Mar 16
Trending:
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Featured Examples

Parent-Controlled Gadgets
Parent-Controlled Gadgets
'Circle with Disney' Lets Parents Control Their Kid's Digital Content
‘Circle with Disney’ is an innovative new gadget that lets parents program their kid’s devices from afar. This includes selecting the specific content they watch or interact with... MORE
Time-Restricting Apps
Time-Restricting Apps
OurPact Manages Parental Control Settings Based on a Child's Schedules
Accessibility to mobile devices in family homes leaves many caregivers no other choice but to put some parental control settings into place. The OuPact app by ParentsWare is one such example of a... MORE
Baby-Monitoring Apps
Baby-Monitoring Apps
The Glow Baby App Helps New Parents Keep Tabs On Their Baby's Health
Glow Baby is an innovative new smartphone app, available free of charge on both the iOS and Android platforms, that makes it easier than ever for new parents to keep tabs on their baby’s... MORE
Balanced Activity Apps
Balanced Activity Apps
DinnerTime Plus Helps Parents Regulate a Child's Device Usage
DinnerTime Plus is a app by ZeroDesktop that aims to foster healthy device usage habits in kids. Considering that many adults are extremely dependent on apps, social media and the Internet, the... MORE
Parental Control Apps
Parental Control Apps
This Mobicip App Supplies Parents with Tools to Ensure Kids Browse Safely
The Mobicip Safe Browser With Parental Control is an app designed for iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch that is meant to be used as a safer alternative to Apple’s own browser, Safari. With this... MORE
App-Connected Car Seat Monitors
App-Connected Car Seat Monitors
'Driver's Little Helper' Alerts the Driver If the Car is Too Hot
‘Driver’s Little Helper’ is an app-connected monitoring system that ensures safety and comfort for every child. The system uses a weight-sensitive pad placed on the car seat for a... MORE
Monitoring Media Apps
Monitoring Media Apps
The Mamabear App Helps Parents Audit Their Child's Social Media
The Mamabear smartphone social media app is a great way for worrisome parents to keep track of what their child is up to on their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts. While most children... MORE
Parental Restriction Subscription Services
Parental Restriction Subscription Services
Circle Go Helps Manage Kid's Devices Outside the Home
As many restrictions as there in the home when it comes to protecting children from the dangers of what they can find online, parents know that as soon as they step foot outside their doors, it’... MORE

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