This is a sponsored conversation to tell you about React Mobile. All thoughts are my own.
When I was young, I was able to run around the neighborhood, even walk 3 miles to the mall with my friend. The thing is walking there required us to walk through the woods on the trail, through a local neighborhood and then cross a highway to get to the mall parking lot. We did it 2 or 3 times a week, and sometimes I walked it by myself to get to my friend’s house. I even walked home that way in the dark, by myself.
I can not imagine letting my kids do that. My boys are older than I was then, and I worry letting them walk off into town by themselves. I get worried. While we live in a very small town, there are those horror stories of the guy in the white van driving around asking for kids to come up to him. And 6 months ago a girl was murdered by her boyfriend on the trail. He stabbed her and left her there. And while all of these things are remote and scattered and “chances are they will never happen”, it all scares the live out of me.
If only there was a way that the kids could immediately call for help if there was an issue. Or I could check where they were if they made it on time and if they were safe.With React Mobile, they could easily push a button, at any time, any where and call for help.
React Mobile is an app, available from iTunes or Google Play, that allows someone to call for help. It turns a smart phone into a safety tool. It can be used to report incidents and criminal activity. But better yet, It only takes pushing a button and it sends a distress call that includes a GPS location. This goes directly to the emergency contacts by text message or email. user can also choose to post the alert to Facebook or Twitter. Then the app prompts to call 911 if the SOS is triggered.
React Mobile is also great for personal safety everyday. There is a premium “Follow Me” feature that allows users and friends to track in real-time. Sometimes, we are concerned for the people we care about because they need to go into unsafe places. I have a friend who is still dating. When she first meets someone or someone she has only gone a few dates with, she likes people to know who she is meeting, where they will be, and when she gets home. The problem is sometimes, she forgets to give me the information or worse, forgets to let me know she got home. The other night she forgot, I called her to make sure she was safe, and ended up waking her up (she has a very weird work schedule, in bed by 8 up for work at 2 am.) I felt bad but was worried because she had never let me know. React Mobile could have insured that she had a uninterrupted night sleep.
React Mobile was co-founded by Robb Monkman who was inspired to create a mobile safety app after he was in a home invasion when he was in college several years ago. He was held at gunpoint. He wanted to do more for safety, both on and off campus. So he created a React Mobile, in March 2003, after several beta products in various markets. Now, React Mobile recently introduced a new custom branding service that allows organizations to have their very own branded security app to share with their members.
Do you know someone who could use an app like this? Just as a precaution? As a way to have a back up plan, even if they are never in unsafe situations. Because no one wants to be caught in the “But it won’t happen to me” kind of place.
Ellen Christian
I had a lot more freedom to wander when I was younger than I feel safe giving my kids. It’s a different world today!
Tammy
I love this, our daughter is 17 and does things on her own, but it’s a great safety feature if she walks to work or goes out with friends, that we can ‘follow’ her so we know where she is if something goes awry.
Angela
This is the sort of app that anyone could benefit from. It sounds like a real life saver.
Daisy
This sounds like a great idea. I love cool technology like this.
Pam
I think this is perfect for my college age daughter. I worry about her being out at night by herself.
Mistee Dawn
I actually use React Mobile. It is awesome. I love it. Thanks so much for the great post.
Tara
We have been using an app similar to this and are no longer happy with it for it has so many issues. I am downloading this to see if this can be the replacement.
Nancy Lustri (StyleDecor)
Priceless app! I wish they had this around when my kids were little. What will they think of next?
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell
I so wish they’d had something like this for when my kids were teens. I would have been ALL over it!
Lolli @ Better in Bulk
The tracking feature is so interesting! It could definitely come in handy with 3 teens. 😉
Nicole B
I can imagine lots of scenarios where this kind of thing would be useful. It’s sad we live in such an unsafe world.
Tammilee
Wow, I love how technology can help keep us safe! I am going to check out this app.
Janel C
I am all about tracking my kids. It’s pretty sad I used to play outside all the time as a kid and now I’m leary of my kids even just being out in the front yard. :/
Liza @ Views From the 'Ville
You know, my husband and I were just talking the other day about the fact that parents when he was little would just send kids out to play and not even think about where they were until the sun went down. There’s no way I’d even let my daughter play in the backyard alone now. Something like this SOS Shield is something I definitely want to look into.
Dawn
Thanks for the advice on how to keep our kids safe in this high tech world.
Jennifer
It is a different world today and super scary. 🙁 This is an awesome tracking feature!! I love it!
Marina
We’re no longer in the good ol’ days. It’s definitely wise to be safe and take steps to safeguard one’s interests
Kristin Wheeler (@MamaLuvsBooks)
Great post! It can be scary these days with so much info out there! Nice tips!
Jenn
Wow, I’ve never heard of this before. I really love that Follow Me feature! With a teenager in the house, I really need that!
candice
i love this idea. safety is not the same anymore even when walking in your own neighborhood. thanks for sharing!