If you happen to be the type of parent who is always busy and somtimes dont have time to properly monitor your kids, you now have the option to monitor them even when you're not around. Some parents are not aware of this, but there are mobile apps that you can download on your phone to supervise your kids wherever they are. This might sound a little too much for your kids, but this is for their safety, which all parents would agree to.

If you haven't heard of such mobile apps for monitoring your kids' whereabouts and doings, here is a list of the best apps to use.

FBI Child ID

This app is made and developed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The app lets parents put their children's photos and identification information such as their height, weight, hair color, eye color, age, and birthdays. If something happens to your children or if they go missing, the FBI will have quick access to your child's information. Your child's information will be stored in the app on your phone and parents have the option to send it to authorities for searching. The app also features safety tips for parents if their child was to ever go missing. It also has a shortcut to dial 911 or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Family Tracker

This monitoring app does not only help you track your kids, but the rest of your family as well. You will be able to access and see your family's whereabouts and where they are at that very moment you check the app. However, you can only keep tabs on your family members if they accept your request to do so. The app also features a built-in messaging system that separates standard text messaging. This will allow you to contact your family members and receive notifications if they have read your messages. The app also has a feature wherein you can catch your family's attention by setting the device to play a siren sound.

Baby Monitor HD

For those who have babies at home, this app is definitely a must-have. The app is made by Engadget and it allows you to monitor your baby while they are in their cribs or a seperate room. It is a camera/video app that features password-protected audio and video, audio alerts, and night mode. However, only specific cameras are compatible with this monitoring device, such as Y-Cam and WiFi Baby.

iCam

This child monitoring app is very popular with everyone as it has been promoted and advertised on popular TV shows such as Today, CNN, and Good Morning America. This app will allow you to watch live video feeds from inside your home on your phone anywhere you are. This app is very easy to navigate because it has all the instructions needed and it is compatible with almost all cameras in the market. For you to monitor your children, you need to have running computers with webcams in every room that are compatible with the software.

SecuraFone

This app is perfect for parents who have teenagers that sometimes use the car, or have a car of their own. If you're always worried about how fast your kids are driving, this app can help you determine the car's speed because of its built-in GPS. It also has SecuraFences that allows you to receive notifications if your child goes beyond a previously set geographical area.

The safety and well-being of our families are of the utmost importance. These apps will help you keep your piece of mind as well as safeguard our loved ones.