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The Parent Solution for Kids Who Love to Roam!

By Michele Pullo, Publisher of Macaroni Kid Longmont and Fan of Relay 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!