Back To School Tools

Here is the ultimate list of tools for getting organized this school year.

Smartwatch

• Pinwheel - see all the messages OR

• Bark - get alerts for concerning messages

First Phone 

• Pinwheel - see all the messages, no internet & app store OR

• Bark  - get alerts for concerning messages, well managed internet & app store

iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch Management

• Apple Parental Controls AND

• Bright Canary  - get alerts and monitor messages (code DIGITALMOM for$20 off in app store )

Multi Device Management

• Will depend upon the devices being used in your house. Top picks are: Bark, OR Aura, OR Qustodio

YouTube Management

• Family Link  - YouTube settings for mobile devices AND

• Vidopick  - track YouTube across all devices and limit access only to accounts you approve

Time Management

• Any Mobile Device - QuietCase (code DIGITALMOM, for10% off )

• iPhone - The Brick (10% off auto-applied at checkout with this link)  

• iPad- Timily

Roblox Management on iPad

1. Guardian Gamer  -get alerts and review game play

Safer Activities for iPad

1. Moxie's  -positive app for girls (code DIGIMOM, 20% off annual plan )

2. JOJO Math -improve handwriting & math skills (code DMOM14 — gives 14 days of free access, valid thru dec 26, 2026)

3. Starglow  - kid friendly podcasts

4. Sage Haven  - alternative messaging app that filters and gives alerts

5. AngelQ  - safe browser (code FOUNDERSFREEYEAR)