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Surviving Working From Home With Kids

Who’s working from home with their kids this week? We are guessing most of you. As of this week, the majority of us are all now living and working under one roof. No one is left behind, the kids, the dog, and of course, the dads!

It’s a new week and a whole new way of living. With schools and nurseries closed, many parents are faced with both parenting and working from home. The thought of working from home with your kids might seem utterly daunting! Luckily the team of mums here at My Gator Watch have been doing it for some time. Did you know that the entire team work flexibly from home? We thought now would be the perfect time to share our working from home with kids wisdom!

BE FLEXIBLE

First and foremost start as you mean to go on. Check with your employer and see how flexible they can be about your work. Does your work have to be completed between the hours of 9–5 or can you work during evenings and weekends? Don’t be afraid to ask. Being able to work on the easy stuff during the day and the hard things at night will help you massively and should give you more time with the kids.

SCHEDULE

Once you have worked out a schedule with your employer, think about how it can fit into the day with your kids. If you have to work 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon then draw up a schedule where the kids know what they are doing while you work

PRE MAKE MEALS

If you have the energy, try and make lunch the night before. This means you can grab everyone something to eat (including yourself) within a few minutes. You can enjoy your lunch break with your kids instead of rushing to get food made.

SNACK BOXES

Each morning put together a snack box for each child with a range of snacks to last them the day. Explain that they don’t have to ask for snacks anymore. Instead, they can eat whatever they want from their snack box at any time. The catch? It has to last them all day. No begging for snacks if they finish them all by 9 am!

GET THEM INVOLVED

Getting them involved is especially useful for younger kids. Why not set them up with a workspace similar to yours? Younger kids can pretend to work by using your pens, paper and maybe even playing on a spare computer if you have one. Older kids can be super useful by inputting figures into Excel or proofreading your work. Talk to them about what you do. Teach them how to invoice, teach them how to calculate data or answer phones. Anything you do will be fascinating for them.

QUIET TIME

Quiet time is your opportunity to cram in your work. Each day allow them to pick a new film or documentary for quiet time. For older kids reading is an excellent choice for quiet time. Bet you wish you could put your feet up and do the same?

GET MOVING

If the weather is good and you have space, make sure the kids go out in the garden to play a few times. Just as they would at school. If this isn’t possible, try Cosmic kids yoga on YouTube, or The body coaches daily live PE session. Getting the kids active will boost their endorphins and make for a happier day.

SET UP ACTIVITIES

Take some time to find some resources that are suitable for their age and set up some activities. School may well be setting up work for them, but crafts and fun projects are also great. Twinkl is currently offering a month of free learning resources so be sure to check them out.

FIND YOUR ZEN

There is going to be tension. There is no doubt about it. It’s super important that you all try and de-stress together. Go for a walk in an open space away from people (as long as you are well) or snuggle up and enjoy your favourite show with chocolate and sweets. Do whatever you need to do to keep everyone calm! If it involves a bit of sugar or screentime, so be it!

LOWER YOUR EXPECTATIONS

This one is SO important! Your work won’t always get done like it usually does. There will be tears. The kids will almost certainly push you to your limit. But remember this is all new for them too. They are feeling just as disrupted as you, and this way of living is tough! If you lower your expectations, you will feel much calmer. Most companies will understand how stretched you are, so don’t push yourself too hard!

We hope these ideas help you through the challenging times of working from home. Remember that you won’t be able to do it all, but your best is absolutely good enough! Let’s take this opportunity to make memories. After all, this one is going down in history!

My Gator Watch by Techsixtyfour is a wearable mobile phone designed especially for 5 to 12 year olds. It uses GPS, two-way calling, works across multiple networks and has an SOS feature for peace of mind. It does not have a messaging feature, and you, the parent; determine all numbers that are pre-set within the phone.

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Are Your Teens Addicted to Their Smartphone?

If you asked your kids the simple question “Are you addicted to your smartphone?” what do you think they would say?

Recently our founder, Colleen Wong visited a state school to mentor a group of fifty 13/14-year-olds. During her time there she got talking with them about smartphones and screen-time. With an evident willingness to discuss the subject at length, Colleen took the opportunity to find out their thoughts.

Out of the fifty, only one teen didn’t own a smartphone. He said that his parents don’t want him to have one. He still hangs out with his friends, and he enjoys reading. He also has access to a computer at home.

Five out of the fifty said that they are NOT addicted to their phones. These five all explained that they are much more interested in playing sports and getting outside than being on social media and watching Youtube. Interestingly all five of these teens had been introduced to sport at a very young age.

Forty-Three of the Fifty were very happy to admit that they are addicted to their smartphones. They did, however, agree that if they didn’t have their smartphones for short periods, they would be more likely to hand out with friends, take walks, play more sports and overwhelmingly, they would chat with friends face to face. Almost all of this group admitted that they were addicted to Youtube and spent time watching random videos.

One of the fifty said that they would struggle immensely without the use of their smartphone.

Colleen found their views on smartphones and social wellbeing hugely interesting, especially as the teens were happy to talk in-depth about it. Here are just a few of their thoughts;

“I have a phone but, when I meet up with friends, it annoys me because they are all on their phones.”

“My mum sets a screen time limit for me, but I know the password.”

“My dad forgot to set a screen time limit.”

“I have had my phone taken away many times for using it too much. But it is actually good for me.”

“I know for certain that if my phone were taken away, I would be annoyed but I also know it would make me see my friends more and do more things like sports.”

“I would never let my young sister have a smartphone.”

After lots of fascinating conversations, Colleen decided to ask them what they thought of My Gator Watch. She asked them “If I gave you My Gator Watch for one month and you had to use it in place of your smartphone, would you do it?”

Forty Nine said yes. But are they just saying yes? Would they really be able to do it?

These conversations highlighted that while many of these teens are highly addicted to their smartphones, they are also acutely aware of screen addiction and how negative it can be on their social wellbeing and their behaviour. They can see the benefits of reducing their screen-time without an adult telling them to do so. Would your teen consider swapping their smartphone for a Gator Watch? We would love to know what they say.

My Gator Watch is a child GPS tracker watch designed especially for 5 to 12-year-olds. It uses GPS, two-way calling, works across multiple networks and has an SOS feature for peace of mind. It does not have a messaging feature, and you, the parent; determine all numbers that are pre-set within the phone and can be considered as a child tracker as well.

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Back to basics - having fun at home

How often do you and your kids enjoy the simple things in life? The real back to basics good old fashion fun? Ironically there never seems enough time for the simple things until maybe now. With many of us facing extended periods at home with the kids, we wanted to share some of our favourite ideas for having fun as a family. We hope you enjoy them!

CRAFTS

Crafts are a fun way to keep the kids busy for a while. This can be anything from painting, to upcycling projects. Here are a few of our favourites;

Making something useful out of recycled items

Make your own playdough

DIY Phone holder

Make a slime (a sure favourite in our house)

Make jewellery

Make Easter crafts

Use delivery as a canvas to doodle on

Make masks

GAMES

We spent many an hour playing board games when we were younger. These games are often sadly replaced with games on computers, tablets and phones. Why not go back to basics and enjoy family games together? Here are some of our favourites

Pick up sticks

Scrabble

Bobbing apples

Guess who?

Hide and seek

Card games (the possibilities are endless)

Indoor scavenger hunt

Charades

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Fresh air is always a good idea if you have a garden, or a woodland area close by. Here are some great ideas for outdoor play.

Build a den

Build an assault course

Paint the fence with water

Make a mud pie

Forage for leaves and sticks to make a craft with

Clean out the garden shed

Plant seeds

Clear the garden ready for spring

CULINARY

Kids love getting creative with food. Plus you get to enjoy the goodies after the activity! Why not try some of these culinary activities with the kids?

Bake a cake

Make an indoor picnic

Make pancakes (who says it has to be pancake day)

Ready steady cook (family style)

Recreate your favourite take away

Decorate cookies

Take turns to make dinner

Make something for lunch out of cupboard food

SIMPLE DOWNTIME

We all need time to relax, so let's make the most of it while we can. Try suggesting few of these quiet time ideas to the kids.

Read a book

Write a story

Watch a film

Start a box set

Enjoy meals together

Have a duvet afternoon

LEARN SOMETHING NEW

What better time to learn a new skill? There are hundreds of resources for any hobby all over the internet. Here are just a few skills that the whole family can try.

Knitting

Sewing

Baking

Learn a new language

Gardening

Photography

Drawing

Painting

Coding

As a team of mums ourselves, we hope these ideas give you some inspiration for the coming weeks, should you need them.

My Gator Watch is a brand created and run by a team of parents. Most of us here at My Gator Watch are parents and work flexibly. We believe that family and health always come first. My Gator Watch is a child GPS tracker watch designed especially for 5 to 12 year olds. It allows for parents and their kids to stay in contact but without any distractions of a smartphone such as camera, internet, social media and games.

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Fun Ways to Build Resilience in Kids

Resilience. We don’t often think about resilience as adults do we? Resilience is the ability to recover or adjust during stressful times. Us parents come face-to-face with stressful situations all the time in day-to-day life and it is resilience that gets us through, but it’s not just us! Kids lives are full of potentially stressful situations too. This could be anything from settling into a new school to having the confidence to take on challenges without the safety net of a parent.

INDEPENDENT PROBLEM SOLVING

Problem-solving plays a massive part in building resilience. This skill not only helps build self-esteem but also teaches your child to manage disappointment when things don’t go quite as they planned. Problem-solving is all about learning to define a problem and think about the possible solutions. Then you try putting those solutions into practice. There are lots of fun ways to practice problem-solving involving games and challenges. Why not try our super fun spaghetti tower game below?

LEARNING TO TAKE HEALTHY RISKS

Learning to take healthy risks is an integral part of building resilience in kids. Research shows that risky play helps increase physical activity, risk management skills and social skills as well as self-confidence. Why not try some of our healthy risk-taking activities below.

EXERCISE

Exercise is another brilliant way to help build resilience. Did you know that exercising increases neurochemicals that calm the brain and help stress? A lot of building resilience is about practicing new skills but calming the mind and body is just as important. As adults, we know that exercise helps us feel more positive, and it’s precisely the same for kids. Why not try our Resilience scavenger hunt this weekend to get the kids outdoors?

BE POSITIVE

Learning to be resilient is all well and good, but dealing with failure can be tough, especially for kids. Kids are people pleasers, and they take great pride in getting things right. When things go wrong, it can cause stress and anxiety. Resilient people tend to maintain a more positive outlook on life and cope with stress more efficiently, but we know that learning this skill is not always easy. As parents, it is our role to talk to our kids about all the good things that have happened, even if the outcome was not as they hoped. Take a look at our positive talking points below for some inspiration.

LET THEM BE INDEPENDENT

Independence is hugely important for building resilience in kids. There are lots of different ways to build on independence, and they will change as your child grows. Kids start with potty training when they are just a few years old and will gradually build up to things like going to school, getting the bus or taking a field trip away. And doesn’t it all go a bit fast! Here are some simple ideas for practising independence!

Part of growing up is taking on independence, step by step, and My Gator Watch — the kids phone watch — makes that happen. It uses GPS, two-way calling, works across multiple networks and has an SOS feature for peace of mind.

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Fun Ways to Encourage Positive Screentime

Screentime. We often talk about screentime and how we would like our kids to have less of it. My Gator Watch helps kids swap their screens for outdoor fun and independence. But we know that with this awful weather we can’t eliminate screentime all together. We also know that productive screentime can be really beneficial for kids. With this in mind, we want to talk about all the positive ways your kids can use their devices at home. 

EDUCATIONAL APPS

Reading Eggs – Reading Eggs makes learning to read interesting and engaging for kids, with great online reading games and activities. And it works! Children love the games, songs, golden eggs and other rewards which, along with feeling proud of their reading, really motivate children to keep exploring and learning. For more information, click here. 

Dualingo – Dualingo is a brilliant website that allows the user to learn a new language in a fun and engaging way. Even better, it’s totally free! Earn points for correct answers, race against the clock, and level up. For more information, click here. 

Dragon Box – DragonBox is an award-winning series of educational math apps that are designed to engage and excite children about learning. For more information, click here. 

Tocaboca builder – If you can imagine it you can build it with the six Toca builders! This creative building game for kids allows you to make a whole new world in one fun app! For more information, click here. 

WELLBEING

Worrinots – The primary aim of The Worrinots is to provide children with a platform that they can use to communicate their worries, fears and anxieties. The Worrinots application and characters have been developed with the help of some of the UK’s leading child psychologists to encourage children to share their concerns and deal with them appropriately. When Worrinots is combined with the monitoring app WotNot, parents & carers can feel assured they are informed of their children’s worries, can respond to them in real-time and feel empowered with the knowledge they can help their child. For more information, click here. 

Headspace – Guided Meditations and Mindfulness takes a calm, relaxed approach to bring peaceful relaxation into the lives of adults and kids. Headspace app, aims to keep children “calm and focused” through short meditation exercises. For more information, click here.

Breathe, Think, and do with Sesame – This app helps kids to learn to deal with frustrating situations using the “breathe, think, do” method. They’ll learn to take long, deep belly breaths to calm down, think of a few strategies to handle the problem, and then do those things. This helps them build on resilience skills as they overcome challenges and worries by themselves. For more information, click here.

CREATIVITY 

Clay Frames – Create smooth stop-motion animation and time-lapse in minutes, on the move – anywhere. Kids will love making their own stop-motion movies with this brilliant app! For more information, click here. 

Diary Zapp – DiaryZapp is an interactive diary app that encourages young people to document their adventures and their lives interactively while improving their communication and literacy skills in the process. For more information, click here. 

 STAY ACTIVE

Persil and the wild network – This app is packed with over 100 outdoor activities that take from just 20 minutes to a whole day. Persil Wild Explorers is the perfect companion to outdoor play. For more information, click here. 

Rebecca plants curiosity cards – Inspired by Rebecca P. Cohen’s books “15 minute outside: 365 Ways to get out of the house and connect with your kids”. This app is a great tool to make the most of family time as the app features 50 open-ended questions that help you find out more about each other and can take the boredom out of a car journey. For more information, click here. 

SLEEP

Calm – Calm is the number one app for meditation and sleep. The app offers a range of sleep Stories and bedtime tales that include a soothing mix of words, music and gentle sounds to help your little one drift off into dreamland. For more information,click here. 

Moshi Sleep app – The Moshi twilight sleep app is packed with over 40 sleep stories that help kids to sleep better through guided meditation. For more information, click here. 

We hope you enjoy exploring these positive screentime apps. As a team of mums ourselves, we are always on the lookout for new ways to help the kids stay engaged, especially in this weather.

My Gator Watch by Techsixtyfour is a  kids phone watch designed especially for 5 to 12 year olds. It uses GPS tracker, two-way calling, works across multiple networks and has an SOS feature for peace of mind. It does not have a messaging feature, and you, the parent; determine all numbers that are pre-set within the phone.

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Ten Worrying Apps That Parents Should Be Looking Out for

Smartphones and apps. In this digital age, it’s safe to assume that our kids are often more tech-savvy than we are. While this has it’s benefits it can also pose challenges and risks. Handing your tween or teen a smartphone may seem relatively safe and innocent. Still, if we take a closer look into the world of apps, we will find that many pose a significant risk to our kid’s privacy, security and emotional well being. We have compiled a list of 10 apps parents should be on the lookout for.

TELLONYN

Tellonym is an anonymous messenger app that calls itself “the most honest place on the internet.” The app allows kids to ask and answer questions while keeping their identity anonymous, making a perfect environment for sexual content, cyberbullying and adult content. This app is hugely popular in secondary schools.

TIK TOK

Tik Tok is an app that allows kids to create and share videos with special effects. All accounts are public meaning anyone can see and interact with the videos. In 2018 a BBC Investigation led to the discovery of hundreds of sexual and indecent comments made to children and teenagers.

IMVU

IMVU is an app where users create avatars and use them to chat with strangers in random chats or 3D chat rooms. The app has an age limit of 17, but this doesn’t stop tweens getting on to it. All accounts are public, which, combined with the chat function, has meant that IMVU has become a platform where sexual content and online bullying are frequently seen.

ASKFM

Askfm is an app that allows users to interact in a question-and-answer format both with friends and as anonymous users. The lack of monitoring on the app has meant that it’s the perfect environment for cyberbullying. 

BITLIFE

Bitlife is a simulation game similar to Simms. Players are given a profile to play from infancy through until death. They can choose how they spend their time and how to spend money. They are also able to form relationships with other people. As their characters grow, they can make mature choices such as gambling, smoking, consuming alcohol, doing drugs, and have sex with different profiles.

SOCRATIC

This app doesn’t pose a cyberbullying risk. Instead, it helps kids to bypass research and gives them homework answers. This app pulls answers from the Internet when teens post their homework questions, promoting cheating.

KIK

Kik is known as one of the most dangerous apps for teens. It is an anonymous messaging app that allows users to send group and private messages and is hugely popular with sexual predators.

KIK allows users to exchange photos and videos that no one else can see and disappears from the sender’s phone. This makes it hard for parents to keep track of messages.

CALCULATOR%

Probably one of the most concerning apps available. Calculator% looks precisely like the real calculator app on the iPhone. It also functions just like one too. The app allows you to type in numbers and do standard calculations on it; However, if you type in a unique passcode in the calculator interface and then press the per cent (%) button, the app unlocks to reveal a secret photo and video files.

The sole point of this app is to deceive onlookers and in many cases for teens keep photos that are not appropriate a secret from parents.

WHISPER

“Share Secrets, Express Yourself, Meet New People.”

Whisper allows the user to creatively make confessions or tell their secrets anonymously using creative text and overlays. Users can interact with each other and like/share posts. This app is designed for older teens but is frequently being used by younger “tweens” with sensitive content often going viral.

BIGO

BIGO is an app that allows users to vlog about their daily lives. They can host their own shows and live stream. BIGO is well known for bullying, violence and nudity and is a haven for sexual predators. When signing up to the app, you must provide your location and age. Although the app is for 17 and under the signup process is so easy that even a young teen could make a profile.

We hope that the above list has given you an insight into the world of apps. Does your teen play with apps? Do you have any that you think should be added to our list? It’s way better to consider a kids GPS tracker watch which helps you track your kids and in turn, shield them from these threats.

My Gator Watch by Techsixtyfour is a wearable mobile phone designed especially for 5 to 12 year olds. It uses GPS, two-way calling, works across multiple networks and has an SOS feature for peace of mind. It does not have a messaging feature, and you, the parent; determine all numbers that are pre-set within the phone.

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8 Things to Consider Before Giving Your Child a Smartphone

Here at My Gator Watch, we are passionate about allowing kids to be kids for as long as possible. We want kids to enjoy the outdoors and thrive amongst family and friends. We know that introducing smartphones too early can be determinantal to a child’s physical and mental health. Not only can it affect sleep patterns and impact social relationships, but it can also leave them wide open to bullying and online predators.

With this being said, we also know that as they grow older (especially throughout secondary school) there will be a time and place for smartphones. But when is the right time to buy a smartphone for your kid? As a team of mums ourselves, we know all too well that it’s an impossible question to answer. So this week we want to talk about the things you should be considering before you hand over a smartphone to your teenager. Here we go!

DO THEY REALLY NEED IT

Do they REALLY need a smartphone? Or do they really WANT one? Your kids will more than likely start telling you that they “need” a smartphone about five years before they actually do! If everyone else in their class has a smartphone, don’t just take their word for it. Get the low down from other parents and find out if they have smartphones and more importantly, why. Other kids might need a smartphone for different reasons.

ARE THEY ABLE TO ABIDE BY BOUNDARIES

Allowing your kids to have a smartphone isn’t as easy as picking a contract and handing it over. From the moment they have that phone in their hand, you will be setting boundaries. Now is the time to think about how your kids handle boundaries in general? Are they willing to abide by your general house rules at home? Are they able to reason with you rationally if they don’t agree with a rule? If the answer is no, then they may need more time to mature before being handed a device full of boundaries!

ARE THEY ABLE TO TAKE CARE OF THEIR PROPERTY

Smartphones are expensive. Is your child able to look after their personal property, or do they tend to lose things at every opportunity? If they haven’t yet got the hang of keeping their items safe, then maybe wait until they have had more time to perfect this skill. A kids GPS tracker watch comes handy here.

HOW DO THEY BEHAVE IN SOCIAL SITUATIONS

One of the significant risks of smartphones is online bullying. It is one of our biggest fears as parents when we buy our kids a smartphone. But have you paused to consider how your child behaves in social situations? Are they kind, empathetic and thoughtful to their family and friends? Or do they tend to lash out and become irritated quickly when faced with conflict? We have to remember that it is MUCH easier to say things online than it is face to face. If your child is struggling to control their feelings during day to day interactions, they may not be ready to have access to the online world.

CAN THEY WAIT

Super simple, but can they wait? Can you postpone this chapter of their life for a little bit longer?

ARE YOU WILLING TO PARENT THE PHONE

Do you have time to invest in monitoring and essentially parenting their phone? There will be restrictions that you will be able to add onto the phone before your kid gets their hands on it. Do you have time to research those and keep tabs on them? Are you willing to ask your kids for spot checks and stay informed about the apps that they are using?

HOW MUCH SOCIAL ACCESS ARE YOU WILLING TO ALLOW

Considering how much access you are willing to allow will help you decide whether or not your child is ready. Are you willing to let them have access to Facebook? Should they be allowed to share live updates on Instagram? If the thought of social apps makes you wince, then delaying a smartphone for a bit longer may be the best option for you.

ARE YOU READY

Don’t forget that it’s ok to feel your child is ready, but you’re not. If you’re not prepared, then you can safely bet that most other parents feel the same. Allowing your child to have a smartphone will affect the whole family. If now isn’t the time, then so be it!

So there we have it! How do you feel about smartphones? Do you feel pressure from your kids? Wouldn’t it be better to give them something which wouldn’t hinder their independence and our peace of mind? Well, fortunately, we have an answer. A  kids phone watch, which ensures a more active lifestyle with reduced screen time, without the distractions of a camera, internet, social media and games.

My Gator Watch by Techsixtyfour is a phone watch designed especially for 5 to 12 year olds. It uses GPS, two-way calling, works across multiple networks and has an SOS feature for peace of mind. It does not have a messaging feature, and you, the parent; determine all numbers that are pre-set within the phone.

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What Makes GPS Watches A Better Choice Than Smartphones for Kids?

We know that the discussion over smartphones may be coming up more than you would like. If your child is ready to take their first step towards independence then you should be considering alternative options. Kids GPS tracker watch is comparatively safe and efficient. Here’s how a GPS Tracker Watch differs from a Smartphone:

NO SOCIAL MEDIA

Social media can have a huge impact on how our kids socialise and develop during these crucial childhood years. Platforms such as Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram have become very popular with both kids and teenagers alike. They are however a catalyst for cyberbullying and oversharing and can pose lots of risks to our kids.  Most GPS tracker watches, including My Gator Kids GPS Watch, do not offer social media access.

NO GAMES

Online games are designed to get one addicted. We also know that given the chance children will get easily consumed in them. Here at My Gator Watch, we believe that real-life adventures are essential to both our kids’ growth and their social skills and that’s why GPS watches have no games on it.

NO CAMERA

The selfie culture is growing at a rapid rate and the age at which kids start sharing pictures online is becoming younger each year. My Gator Watch does not include a camera for very good reason. It is essential that kids learn to be happy with their own reflection. They will have plenty of time to take selfies when they are older.

NO MESSAGING

Another feature that sets a GPS watch apart from a smartphone is messaging. We believe that it is important to communicate the old fashioned way. Either face to face or via voice and this is why our watches do not include a messaging function.

PROMOTES INDEPENDENCE

One of the biggest differences between a GPS watch and a smartphone is the way in which they promote independence. A GPS watch allows kids to get outdoors and take on new challenges without the direct supervision of an adult. Smartphones actually do the opposite as they encourage kids to stay at home and communicate with peers through social media, or messaging instead of getting outdoors and learning about the world around them.

REASSURANCE

As a team of mums, we know all too well that encouraging independence can be really tough. Letting go and allowing your kids to walk to school alone, or go and meet friends can be daunting at times. A GPS watch is a great way to keep track of your kid’s movements and be reassured that they have reached their destination without becoming distracted by social media and games on the way. If they take a detour, then you will be the first to know!

My Gator Watch by Techsixtyfour is a wearable mobile phone designed especially for 5 to 12  year olds. It uses GPS, two-way calling, works across multiple networks and has an SOS feature for peace of mind. We are incredibly proud of the amazing product we have created for kids across the UK and the EU. There is no doubt that My Gator Watch has changed people’s lives and has brought a new love for life to kids far and wide. We believe that kids should be kids for as long as possible. There will be a time for smartphones, games and social media but that isn’t now.