Thursday, April 9, 2015

Apps to the Rescue for Everyday Nannies

Technology is redefining daily interaction for everyone, including nannies. Check out these interesting apps that can help make your life as a nanny easier and more fun!

Job Management Apps

  • Hours Tracker (Available on iPhone and Android) -This app helps easily track time for one or more jobs using timers or manual entry. It can automatically calculate your earnings and overtime. The app also has a great pay period report to help you keep track of pay days. FREE or $8.99 for Hours Tracker Pro
  • DOL Timesheet (Available on iPhone and Android) – This app, created by the US Department of Labor, allows for timesheet recording and calculates your earnings per pay period. FREE
  • Google Calendar (Available on iPhone and Android) – Save time and make the most out of your day. This app helps you create daily events and even offers smart suggestions for event titles, places, and people. It can also sync to your Gmail and remind you via email of upcoming events. Don’t forget the option for various calendar views depending on your own personal style. FREE with in app purchases available
  • Google Maps (Available on iPhone and Android) – This app continues to set the standard for free app-based GPS navigation. Never get lost on your way to a job or various activities. This app is great for drivers, walkers, bikers, and those taking public transportation. FREE

Healthy Meal Prep Apps

  • Foodly Recipes (Available on iPhone) – This is the world’s largest recipe network app where you can discover and share any recipe on the web. Pick up great tips and fun ideas for mealtimes with your charge. FREE
  • Cook It Allergy Free (Available on iPhone) – Are you cooking gluten, egg, dairy, or nut free? Try this app with over 200 recipes to choose from with great ideas for safe alternatives for those with food allergies. $3.99
  • Nutrino (Available on iPhone and Android) – This is a free app perfect for replacing those delicious, yet not so healthy, recipes with equally delicious and nutritious meals. FREE

Daily Nanny “Go To” Apps

  • Baby Timer (Available of iPhone) – This app helps caregivers track diaper changes, feedings, naptimes, and playtime. It allows you add descriptions of each event as well as compile charts and graphs to show consistency and monitor routines. $4.99
  • Old Macdonald Sing & Play (Available on iPhone and Android) – Sing along with your charge to everyone’s favorite childhood song. Interact with the various farm animals and have a blast discovering their unique characteristics. FREE
  • Around Me (Available on iPhone and Android) – Don’t ever worry about running out of things to do when out and about with your charge. This app uses the GPS in your phone to find local attractions such as neighborhood events, parks, theatres, kids’ classes, fun places to eat, and so much more! FREE