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The Parent Solution for Kids Who Love to Roam!

By Michele Pullo, Publisher of Macaroni Kid Boulder August 16, 2019

Technology!  Can’t live with it, can’t live without it!   I don’t know about you, but I have a love/hate relationship with technology.   I love all the conveniences it offers me, but when it comes to my kids… I get mighty protective.   Sure, it’s fun for my son to play Minecraft on his phone for 20 hours a day, but when it’s time to put it away and my son turns into the Incredible Hulk, I really wonder if it’s worth it.  

My daughter is younger, (she’s 9) and finds it incredibly unfair that she should have to wait until she’s 13 to get a phone, like her brother.   She loves to ride her bike around the neighborhood and there have been several instances where she’s gone beyond our boundaries.  I had thought about getting a GPS device with a calling feature.  It would help keep my sanity, while allowing her to have a little room to explore.   I’ve found the answer… Relay!  

                                                                                           

Relay is a small, palm sized device with easy push-to-talk communication and nationwide 4G range.  The GPS tracking option is amazing!  I set up a perimeter around my block and receive an alert if my adventurous girl wanders beyond it.  I can’t tell you how good it feels to know where she is and that she’s safe!  

She was thrilled to have a phone of her own, but quite honestly, I love being able to call her at a friend’s house to tell her it’s time for dinner or ask her where she hid her brother’s headphones.  I can tell she enjoys being able to communicate with me when she needs something.  I like to think she just wants to hear my voice…

There’s no screen which means; no inappropriate content, no cyberbullying, and no screen-time obsession!  The Group Chat feature is cool too.  I ordered two devices so I can use one, or let my son use it when they go to the park together.  You can communicate through your own smart phone via the free app.  I can’t wait to use this when school starts.  Unexpected snowstorm?  My daughter can call to tell me she’s waiting for drive line.  It’s also pretty rugged and water-resistant, and you can also purchase an accessory kit to hook it on a backpack or belt loop, to make sure it doesn’t get lost.

Relay is $49.99 for the device plus $9.99/month for the monthly service plan and is sold at Target and on Amazon.com, Target.com and RelayGo.com.  Relay is the perfect way to give your child a phone, give yourself the “peace of mind” GPS feature, and teach your child to be responsible with their first big-kid device!   

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8/11-9/14 – Target.com promotion – 40% Off!
8/25-9/14- Target “in store” promotion – 40% Off!
Simply use the this link -  https://relaygo.fun/michele-p







I was compensated for this review, but my views are my own, and this product is just what I was looking for!