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Digital media and technology are often lifelines for many teens and young adults. There has been an increase in the number of digital health tools available, particularly related to mental health. While none of these are designed to replace therapy when needed, here are some apps that could be useful tools for individuals seeking additional support using available technology.
Disclaimer: The apps here are not affiliated with or specifically endorsed by Childhelp. This list is an example of the various options that are available publicly; please use your discretion to determine the app that best meets your needs.
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CDC Milestone Tracker

CDC’s Milestones Tracker

Ages: 4+
Price: Free
Link: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones-app.html

Description:
Milestones matter! Track your child’s milestones from age 2 months to 5 years with easy-to-use illustrated checklists; get tips for encouraging child development; and find out what to do if you are ever concerned about how your child is developing.

Baby Sparks

Baby Sparks

Ages: 4+
Price: Free
Link: https://babysparks.com/

Description:
This app helps you support and monitor your child’s development with daily play activities, milestones, tracking tools, articles, tips and much more—all created by experts and personalized for your child’s unique needs. Focus is on the first 3 years of a child’s development.

Kinedu

Kinedu

Ages: 4+
Price: Free
Link: https://www.kinedu.com/

Description:
Kinedu helps to empower parents with creative and age-appropriate activities that support baby’s development and encourage positive bonding experiences from pregnancy to 6 years old.

The Happy Child

The Happy Child

Ages: 4+
Price: Free
Link: https://www.humanimprovement.org/the-happy-child-app

Description:
The Happy Child – Parenting App grants you access to cutting-edge research and tips that will help you raise a happy, well-adjusted child. Years of ground-breaking research and findings in Psychology, Neuroscience and Pediatrics have been curated into one easy-to-use app for free.

Baby Tracker

Baby Tracker (Newborn Log)

Ages: 4+
Price: Free
Link: https://nighp.com/babytracker/

Description:
Designed by parents for parents, Baby Tracker offers a simple, streamlined way to track your baby’s daily habits, health, and exciting “firsts” in the early months of life.

 

Playfully

Playfully

Ages: 4+
Price: Free
Link: https://www.playfullyapp.com/

Description:
Created for parents of children 0-3, Playfully partners with developmental experts to bring parents quick, fun and easy activities that can be done daily in order to help nurture children’s growth and development.

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This project was supported by Grant Number 90CA1855 from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Children’s Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The opinions, findings, conclusions and recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Children’s Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.