Tech Safety products that I highly recommend
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Phones & Watches
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The Pinwheel Phone
The Pinwheelis my top recommendation for parent-managed phones. It allows you all of the controls including the ability to monitor texts and fully turn off group chats. Its what I gave to my Middle Schooler.
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The Bark Phone
Bark Phones is also great. Its super locked down, and has step plans so you can start completely locked down and eventually open up to a smartphone. A key difference is that you get alerts when there is something concerning detected rather than the ability to see all of the texts. The Gabb Phone is similar and another great option.
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The Wisephone Phone
The Wisephone is a great choice for teens and grown ups who want a phone without distractions. It gives you the essentials— camera, maps and google wallet and that’s about it. Just note that it does not have parental controls. Use code DIGITALMOM for $25 off.
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The Pinwheel Watch
The Pinwheel Watch allows your kid to text with friends when you are ready for that but is still locked down from the internet and apps. If I could do it over, this is the Watch I would choose. Similar to Pinwheel watch you can see all of the messages
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The Bark Watch
The Bark Watch is also a great option. Similar to Bark Phone it allows kids to text with friends with no internet access and parents get alerts. Gabb Watch is another similar option.
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The BoT
The BoT is a 2 way communicator with GPS. Its a great solution for younger kids, if you want a way to stay in touch but you don’t want to give a watch. I love that it doesn’t have a screen.
The super cute case is sold separately.
Parental Control Apps & Tools
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Bright Canary
Bright Canary is literally the only parental control app that can monitor messages both texts and on social media on Apple Devices. Its a must buy for Apple Families.
Use code DIGITALMOM for $25 off..
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The Bark App
The Bark App is great for time management and getting alerts about problematic content. Top solution for Android Devices
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Qustodio App
Qustodio is also great for time management and getting alerts about problematic content for Android Devices.
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The Brick
My favorite time management tool. Great for Apple Devices because Apple Parental Time Controls don’t work. Great also for adults trying to self-manage. Its a physical key that you control from an app on your phone to turn off access to certain apps when you want to focus. Receive 10% off when you use the link below.
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Airtags
Apple products have the best GPS. These are great for keeping track of your kids as well as their backpacks and sports equipment.
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Tech Center
When it comes to home tech management my top tip is to designate a space in your home where all the tech gets checked in. This center allows you to see and charge all of the devices.
Music / Audio
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The Mighty
The Mighty is a handy music solution. Its a portable standalone music player— think the Shuffle. Its a great solution for parents who want to give their kids access to specific playlists instead of unfettered access to streaming music which has very few parental controls.
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Cali's Books
These are books with an audio component. They are great for little kids and reluctant readers!
Code DIGITALMOM automatically applied at check out.
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Starglow Media
I love audio as an alternative to screen time. Starglow offers high quality podcasts for kids including Kid Nuz, Who Smarted and their Sleep Series.
Use code DIGITALMOM for a discount.
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Over Earbuds
For kids (and grown ups) who struggle to keep earbuds in their ears.
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Headphone Splitter
Great for carrides and anytime kids want to listen to something together!
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Earbuds
Nice earbuds with noise cancelling….if your kid is ready for these they are great quality!