Find Your Kids: With Family Locator, you can see every family member’s exact location in real time. You can request that your child periodically check in with you through the app, and you can send instant messages. Customize a map to set “safe” and “unsafe” zones, and you’ll be notified if your child enters an unsafe area. And if your child’s in trouble, all he or she needs to do is press the app’s SOS button (available for iOS, Android).
Plan Your Route: Nextdoor is a secure, intimate social network for you and your neighbors. On Halloween, the digital Treat Map feature allows participating, verified neighbors to place a candy corn or haunted house icon on top of their house, so you and your kids will know exactly which doors to knock on before leaving home. More than 650 neighborhoods in the greater St. Louis area currently use Nextdoor (available for iOS, Android).
Prepare For Accidents: The Red Cross’ First Aid app is a comprehensive guide to any urgent medical situation. The app’s emergency tab contains a Call 911 button and step-by-step first-aid instructions for everything from anaphylaxis to sprained ankles. The app also lists hospitals located within your ZIP code (available for Android).
Shine A Light: Don’t let your little ghosts and witches leave the house without a flashlight. While most iPhones have a built-in flashlight, some Android models lack this feature. Download the Flashlight app from Mobile Apps Inc., which uses your phone’s LED camera light to illuminate even the darkest pathways. It also comes with a strobe feature and SOS signal (available for Android).
