{"id":4697,"date":"2018-11-29T06:15:46","date_gmt":"2018-11-29T12:15:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/?p=4697"},"modified":"2018-12-31T11:51:54","modified_gmt":"2018-12-31T17:51:54","slug":"using-your-phone-as-a-source-of-entertainment-for-your-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/using-your-phone-as-a-source-of-entertainment-for-your-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Your Phone as a Source of Entertainment for Your Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"

We tend to associate smartphones with adults. The majority of over eighteens own one of their own and chances are that you are either reading this article on one right now, or have one in your pocket or nearby. While we may use our phones for professional purposes (responding to emails), social purposes (catching up with friends), or sheer procrastination (scrolling through the explore page of our Instagram feeds), it\u2019s important to remember that smartphones can prove extremely beneficial for little ones too! While you might not want to purchase one of these expensive devices for your little ones to use independently <\/span>quite<\/span><\/i> yet,<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ensuring It Is Always Connected<\/b><\/p>\n

Phones aren\u2019t much use if they constantly lose signal or are unable to make use of mobile data. So make sure that you sign up to a reliable provider like <\/span>Freedompop phones<\/span><\/a>, who will be able to ensure that your little ones can engage with any of the following recommendations as and when they grow bored throughout the day!<\/span><\/p>\n

Online Videos<\/b><\/p>\n

The web is awash with media that is appropriate for your little ones. Whether they want to watch their favourite cartoons, sing along to the latest kids\u2019 chart song, or – you will be able to find the content online through some sort of <\/span>video streaming<\/span><\/a> service. Perhaps the most popular is Youtube. This <\/span>can<\/span><\/i> be accessed easily through your web browser, but you\u2019re generally better off downloading the app, so that everything can be accessed more readily and easily. If you\u2019re willing to pay a small sum of money monthly, you can even skip its notorious pre-video ads. Just remember to make use of parental controls, which can prevent your little ones from accessing unsuitable or age inappropriate content.<\/span><\/p>\n

Photographs<\/b><\/p>\n

Once kids can recognise themselves in the mirror, they are likely to become increasingly interested in taking pictures of themselves with you, siblings, pets, and pretty much anyone or anything else they adore. They\u2019re growing up as part of the selfie generation! They\u2019re bound to find hours of fun using your phone\u2019s camera. Consider allowing them to use fun apps like snapchat to take and save pictures too! They\u2019re bound to enjoy the different novelty filters they can try out. Just make sure they don\u2019t send pictures around to your whole contact list!<\/span><\/p>\n

Games<\/b><\/p>\n

Phones have had games for a long time. But we have come a long way from simple classics like Tetris and <\/span>Snake<\/span><\/a>. Nowadays, there are seemingly endless different games down there that can be downloaded for your little ones to try out and play. Again, be a little cautious. Some will allow you to carry out in-app purchases and may charge your card directly. Ensure that protective settings are on or that your card is not connected to your account when letting your kids play games on your phone.<\/span><\/p>\n

As you can see, your smartphone can provide your children with a <\/span>whole <\/span><\/i>lot of entertainment!<\/span><\/p>\n

And if you really want to show off, check out this guide on how to mount a projector<\/a>!<\/p>\n

This post is a collaborative effort by St. Louis Dad.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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