Sometimes a busy work day means not having time to check in with my family to see where they are and what they’re up to. So I recently added a trial of AT&T’s FamilyMap service to our family plan. Watch the video below to see just how easy it is for me to check in on my daughter.
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Dana says:
September 18, 2009 at 7:42 pm
It was very informative. Great idea for keeping track of our families. Not foolproof with some teens, but a super idea. Would it help me find my cell phone if I missplaced it? Or help police with a stolen purse or a missing child, the uses are endless!!
Kim says:
September 18, 2009 at 8:15 pm
Wow, I would have jumped on this when my oldest was a teenager! I think it is a great idea.
Chris Sifuentes says:
September 18, 2009 at 10:05 pm
Becky,
This was great information. We all tend to take what our kids say at face value. This gives us a way to confirm what they tell us.
Thanks a bunch, Pal.
Chris
Leigh says:
September 18, 2009 at 10:57 pm
Raise your hand if you’re suddenly glad cell phones weren’t around when you were a teenager.
Do you think it’s too early to sign up my five-year old? I’ll be all over this in a few years!
Paula says:
September 19, 2009 at 8:31 am
Becky,
WOW! When Kelley returns home from school for good, that would be awesome as she would be riding VIA trans and I am really nervous about her being out. What a fabulous concept. Oh, and I don’t consider it spying either!
Charlotte McClain says:
September 19, 2009 at 12:59 pm
As always, you are brillant!!
SarahR says:
September 19, 2009 at 1:46 pm
I am with Leigh – very grateful that this wasn’t around when I was a teen
However, it is pretty cool espcially when applied to safety issues like Dana mentioned.
votemom says:
September 19, 2009 at 2:02 pm
watching you on video makes me smile. and i’d love to invite you out for pie & coffee ;o)
how much does this feature cost to add?
Sparky says:
September 19, 2009 at 3:10 pm
IF I had kids I’d be on this so fast!!! Wish the world was a little safer for our kids but with this, you can know where they are at all times (well almost!).
Question – can you add other cell phone users that are not ‘family’….like your kids friend(s)so if your child’s cell phone gets lost or battery goes dead you could track by who they are supposed to be with…..
Sharon says:
September 19, 2009 at 3:29 pm
…and I thought my prayers had been answered when my cell phone started telling me where I was!
hannah says:
September 19, 2009 at 4:11 pm
great blog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Denise says:
September 19, 2009 at 6:55 pm
That’s a wonderful idea. As soon as my kiddies are a little more independent I’ll be ready to sign on. The dotted line.
Diane says:
September 19, 2009 at 7:17 pm
As a grandma, I’m wishing this had been around when my girls were teens. And I’m betting that Cris will be interested in Family Map. I’m sending her the link.
It is nice that Dana thought of some less CIA-like uses!
Joanne says:
September 19, 2009 at 7:39 pm
Wow….that is so interesting…what a good way to keep up with everyone. I wonder what the next cool concept will be?
Rachel says:
September 20, 2009 at 11:30 am
Seriously mom? this just makes you look like a technologically advanced stalker.
Thanks, at&t. LOVE this application. totally rocks.
love, rach
Dennis Fowler says:
September 20, 2009 at 2:13 pm
Becky – Just another indication that a wonderful person, you, just gets better and better over time – wow – and by the way – congratulations of 30 with SWBELL – SBC- AT&T – I am so glad that I shared so many of your early years with you. You are wonderfully special to me, Chicky and Mandy
Sherry Sigmon says:
September 20, 2009 at 3:13 pm
where was this when JB was at home:)?
Josh hoffman says:
September 20, 2009 at 6:35 pm
very good becky.
Chris S says:
September 21, 2009 at 9:34 am
Very interesting feature!! I think that this might be something that all parents are interested in!! Great blog and feature, hope this is around when my kids get older!!
RT says:
September 21, 2009 at 3:51 pm
What a wonderful tool with all kinds of apps.And it’s amazing that AT&T will be adding that at no cost! Just amazing!!
Eileen says:
September 21, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Oooh, definitely a cool and handy feature! Good to know.
Sherry says:
September 21, 2009 at 4:37 pm
Wow, Becky, I love this feature. I needed this years ago when my daughters were teens. I know my oldest will want this for their teenager now and for the one to come. Thanks, Sherry
Ashley says:
September 22, 2009 at 4:15 pm
This would have caused me some serious issues as a teen…so glad this nifty little feature wasn’t available at that time!
That said, I’m glad this technology will be around when my kids are old enough to be out without mom and dad!
Thanks for the info, Becky!!
Gina says:
September 22, 2009 at 7:49 pm
I had heard about this but didn’t actually know how it worked. Thanks for the info!! I can see this feature keeping a lot of kids out of trouble and danger even though they may not see it that way at the time.
Clyde Tigner says:
September 26, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Becky,
Thanks!! That is a wonderful way to be a great parent!! I would like to use this service but it probably costs something. It would help me know which phone to call–home or cell or work.
Hallie says:
October 27, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Becky,
I jumped on this feature as soon as it came out, so that I could “monitor” my teenage son as well. Love it!!!
My question to you is, do your children know you have it? I have managed to keep this a secret from my son, but wondering if that is the right decision.
Bonnie says:
October 27, 2009 at 3:29 pm
That is an excellent advertisement for our family map service. Wish it was available when my children were teens.
Sandra says:
November 25, 2009 at 11:19 am
What a great idea! Wish this would have been around when my kids were younger! Thanks Becky!