It’s hard to believe that a little device that’s the size of your
hand can actually help parents become more organized, time-efficient,
knowledgeable, even relaxed. However, that’s the beauty of an iPhone.
The key, though, is to find the right apps to get you there, and with
so many choices (more than 75,000), it takes time and effort to find
good ones.
What follows is a list of 20 free apps that won’t necessarily make
you a better parent, but can make your life a little easier, or help
out in a pinch wherever you are. And when you have a screaming, bored,
hungry, or need-to-use-the-bathroom kid, sometimes a little help is all
you need. The apps listed below have been compiled from the eyes of a
parent, but many can be used regardless of whether you do or don’t have
children. (Source - Mashable)
So of course I'm going to test drive a few
of these. I downloaded WebMD Mobile, EventsFinder (duh...of course) and
ReQall (something to supplement my ever shrinking memory), and a few
others...
(Descriptions - Mashable, Categories/Comments - Michael D)
Must haves...
- WebMD Mobile - WebMD’s iPhone app enables parents to look up symptoms and try to
figure out what’s ailing their children. Of course, it shouldn’t take
the place of professional medical advice, but for those cases when your
child has a minor rash, fever, cough, etc., this is a great resource to
try and narrow down what is going on, and prepare for a doctor visit if
necessary. No brainer.