kids & parenting

The question of whether or not you can GPS chip your child, similar to chips put in pets, comes up occasionally and the answer is no. First of all, it would not be practical or useful – A tracking chip wouldn’t let you see the actual location of your child as it is simply a barcode with basic information about the pet. It has to be scanned to get the information, so putting a chip in your child would only help if the child was lost, taken to a police station and scanned. GPS trackers, allow you to see in real-time where your child is. This technology requires a GPS receiver and a battery, which obviously can’t be put under a child’s skin. The best way to track your child is to use a device that has continuous tracking updates all day and non-removable wearing options to ensure it stays on your child. This brings us to the next question. Should You Use a GPS tracking? The question of whether or not someone should use a GPS Tracker for Kids is a hot topic, that is separate from the ques...

As our precious kids grow up, they tend to push the boundaries of their parents and start to explore the world on their own; and this is a healthy process, to say the least, they have to become their own man and women to make their own decisions in life. But the world in the 21st century is not as safe for kids as it was in the 90s. Statistics show during 2016 there were 1,141 child abduction offenses in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The missing and abducted children numbers have doubled since 2011 in the UK. Whether you are unsure if your kid has left the school on time, made it to the bus, arrived home, or if they have just wandered out of sight, a parent must take necessary precautions to ensure the safety of their kid. As a parent, I can easily tell there is nothing scarier than realizing that; you have no idea where your child is. Especially if you have a child, who is energetic and likes to wander off. Even if you were in a park or a crowded public setting, your kid could...

Worry less about the location of your child with these GPS tracker device . We're all aware of the dangers faced by young children such as wandering away from their parents or guardians. A GPS tracker device offers one solution to help keep them safe. Let’s face it, it’s difficult to keep your eyes on your child every second of the day, no matter how hard you try. There may be that heart-stopping moment when a little one wanders out of sight in a busy park or play barn. Or, when older children are out playing with friends and tracking their whereabouts is tricky. They may have a mobile phone, but what’s the likelihood of them answering your calls or replying to your text messages when they’re too distracted having fun? Slim. That’s where GPS tracker devices come in. You can check in on their whereabouts whenever you need. A win-win.  There are a whole host of different GPS tracker devices available, from smartwatches for kids , to wristbands, bag-clips and even patches.

It’s hard not to worry when you don’t know where your child is. We explain how to pinpoint their location and save your nerves. With some kids, it takes just a few seconds of distraction while the whole family is at the mall. If your child pops out of view, they’ll usually be right back in just as few blinks of the eye. You can’t help but worry, though. Then, when they’re mature enough to come home alone from school but not really mindful of the time, you still probably have no need for panic if they’re 15 minutes late. Friends can be distracting, after all. So can strangers, though. It’s hard not to worry when you don’t know where your child is. These days, however, there is a solution (or several) to this age-old problem: location-tracking devices for kids. Here, we take a closer look at some tracking solutions to help you pick one that suits you. What kid trackers are available Trackers come in lots of flavors, and it’s impossible to say one type is better than another. The choice...