The following list contains a variety of options for the discerning tween who may be dabbling in money management for the first time or discovering how to make more informed food choices.
There are apps that encourage mindfulness and ones that can assist with academic support. Most of the recommendations are free or available at a low price point.
START HERE:
10 Cool Meditations for Pre-teens and Teens
http://ow.ly/UXwi30m3515
This article from DoYouYoga offers 10 concrete activities for practicing mindfulness.
HEALTH AND WELLBEING- Ages 10+
Headspace: Meditation
(iOS and Android)
Headspace's free offerings include 10 lessons routed in the "basics" of mediation. Additional packs revolve around issues such as sleep, self-esteem, acceptance, change, stress, anxiety, and balance among others. Stick with the free offerings for a while before exploring the paid options.
Three Good Things- Ages 10 +
(iOS)
This very simple journaling app allows users to record "three good things" that happen to them each day. Practicing gratitude helps people cope better with stress, and helps to focus on the positive rather than the negative. A similar app, Delightful, is available on Android
Gulps- Ages 8+
(iOS)
Healthy habits should start early, and drinking water should be an easy task to master. Gulps sends
push notification reminders to drink water every 2 hours, between a start and end time set by the user. Every time a drink is recorded, the water drop fills up, so tween can see their progress. A calendar page allows for viewing monthly progress.
Sworkit- Ages 8 +
( iOS and Android)
This workout app aimed at kids is filled with age- appropriate exercise routines that are fun and customizable. Users choose workouts from the categories of Strength, Agility, and Flexibility & Balance. An excellent boredom-buster and a way to keep teens moving.
Additional apps about organization and finances will be posted next week. Stay tuned!!
~SLJ/ September 2018
There are apps that encourage mindfulness and ones that can assist with academic support. Most of the recommendations are free or available at a low price point.
START HERE:
10 Cool Meditations for Pre-teens and Teens
http://ow.ly/UXwi30m3515
This article from DoYouYoga offers 10 concrete activities for practicing mindfulness.
HEALTH AND WELLBEING- Ages 10+
Headspace: Meditation
(iOS and Android)
Headspace's free offerings include 10 lessons routed in the "basics" of mediation. Additional packs revolve around issues such as sleep, self-esteem, acceptance, change, stress, anxiety, and balance among others. Stick with the free offerings for a while before exploring the paid options.
Three Good Things- Ages 10 +
(iOS)
This very simple journaling app allows users to record "three good things" that happen to them each day. Practicing gratitude helps people cope better with stress, and helps to focus on the positive rather than the negative. A similar app, Delightful, is available on Android
Gulps- Ages 8+
(iOS)
Healthy habits should start early, and drinking water should be an easy task to master. Gulps sends
push notification reminders to drink water every 2 hours, between a start and end time set by the user. Every time a drink is recorded, the water drop fills up, so tween can see their progress. A calendar page allows for viewing monthly progress.
Sworkit- Ages 8 +
( iOS and Android)
This workout app aimed at kids is filled with age- appropriate exercise routines that are fun and customizable. Users choose workouts from the categories of Strength, Agility, and Flexibility & Balance. An excellent boredom-buster and a way to keep teens moving.
Additional apps about organization and finances will be posted next week. Stay tuned!!
~SLJ/ September 2018
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