Best Podcasts and Apps for Parents
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We live in a digital age and are constantly connected.
Believe it or not, we're so fortunate to be parents with such incredible resources right at our fingertips. Podcasts and apps pop up everyday that make parenting so much easier and gives us answers to our questions 24 hours a day in the palm of your hand.
We asked around and put together a list of apps and podcasts that parents can't live without.
So grab your ipad or smartphone and update your technology to match your modern lifestyle. Whether it's help with organization ideas, parenting tips, or even just some entertainment, these podcasts and apps are definitely the answer.
Podcasts
Mighty Mommy
is one of the most popular parenting blogs for moms on the go. This podcast is a particular favorite for moms to play in the car while they run errands, with short episodes that cover a wide range of topics. This archive features tips of all kinds that just make life a little easier. From parenting tips, ways to live healthier, tricks to developmental milestones, this podcast really covers all the bases with real answers that parents are looking for.
The Longest, Shortest Time
If you're looking for a podcast that illustrates real human experience on controversial or real world topics, The Longest Shortest Time is the podcast for you. They cover real stories from parents that range from adoptive parent experiences, risky birth scenarios to experience of parents discussing cultural and orientation differences with their kids. This is the perfect podcast for parents looking for an educational and relatable podcast with stories and articles that cover all the ups and downs of the parenting experience.
Smartphone or Tablet Apps
Baby Nursing
Baby Nursing is a phenomenal app for parents who are looking for a little extra organization for their breastfeeding routine. Track all your baby care in one convenient place where you can keep track of diaper changes, feedings, and sleep patterns. This app keeps your data and records easy to share with your care provider and even provides calculations for you. It's a great resource for new moms and is super easy to navigate.
Little Hoots
Kids really do say the darndest things and when they do, you don't want to forget about it. Little Hoots is the cutest app that takes your little one's hilarious quotes and turns them into really beautiful graphics to share with family and friends on social media. You can also print out the exceptionally funny ones or have them printed on gifts, the possibilities are endless and this app gives you a really awesome template to use. It's cute that they include the age below the quote so you can easily work these graphics into your scrapbook for some cute memories of the hilarious things your kids have said.
We're high tech parents and every day we get new resources that make our family life a little easier or more convenient.
Have a favorite app or podcast you didn't see here? We would love to hear about it so we can spread the love to other parents who might need a high tech helping hand.