When you are raising a child, things you are curious about keep popping up one after another, and you end up searching on your smartphone. Baby food, development, daycare centers, lessons... There are so many things we want to know, but it is a hassle to search every time, and it can take a long time to get to the information we want....
Google Alerts" is a free service that eliminates such "search fatigue. This is a free service that notifies you by e-mail when new information is available, simply by registering keywords in advance.
Today we're asking, "How can Google Alerts be used for parenting?" with specific examples!
What is a "Google Alert"?
Google Alerts" is an information-gathering tool provided by Google that periodically notifies you via e-mail of new articles and news related to keywords you set. For example, if you register "baby food recipe," you will automatically receive a notification whenever a new recipe article appears on the Internet. Even busy moms and dads can "automatically receive information" without the hassle of searching.
How to sign up for Google Alerts
Google Alerts can be used right from your web browser, without the need to install any special application. Registration is very simple and can be completed in three steps!
Step 1: Open Google Alerts website
Google Alertspage.
*Log in to your Google account.
Step 2: Enter keywords
Enter the keywords for the information you want in the search box at the top of the screen.
Example.)
- Baby Food Recipes
- 00 City Childcare Event
- Heat stroke in children.
As you type, you will see a preview of what articles will be picked up for that keyword.
Step 3: Set the delivery method
You can adjust the way you receive them by going to "View Options."
- Frequency: each time / once a day / once a week
- Sources: news, blogs, web, videos, etc.
- Automatic: Automatically picks up information from multiple sources that Google determines to be optimal.
- Languages and Regions
- Number of items: Top only or All
- Delivery to: Email or RSS feed
- Email: sent to your registered Gmail address
- RSS feeds: Read in one place with RSS-enabled tools (apps and web services)
Once configured, click on "Create Alert"!
This completes your registration.
Case Studies
Catch up on the latest in childcare and development
We are constantly updating our website with baby food recipes, how to cope with ear ear stage, and other issues directly related to daily child-rearing. Registering "baby food recipes" or "ear infections" will allow you to automatically catch up on articles and new ideas from experts.
For antennas of education and lessons
Register for "programming education" or "piano lessons free trial" and you will never miss the latest information on children's education and lessons. Google Alerts are especially useful for programming education, as information on systems and technologies change on a daily basis!
Information on local childcare events
Register with "00 City Childcare Event" and you will receive information on events sent out by the local government and community organizations. This makes it easier to find weekend outings and workshops for parents and children!
For safety and disaster prevention measures
If you subscribe to "Child seat safety" or "Child heat stroke," you will be the first to know about safety-related news and alerts. Since "knowing quickly" is a genre that leads to peace of mind, Google Alert is an excellent companion!
Never miss a great deal!
You can add "diaper sale," "baby items coupons," etc. to efficiently catch up on deals that will help you save money. These small steps can be a big help during this time of year when expenses are high!
To gather information during pregnancy.
Pregnancy is a time of anxiety and questions about your health, diet, etc. With Google Alerts, you can gather reliable information in an efficient and effective manner.
I registered as "gestational diabetic" during my pregnancy. Because gestational diabetes is a disease that is constantly being researched and experienced with new research on diet management and lifestyle, I used the articles I received in my alerts to incorporate it into my daily diet and exercise!
Tips for using Google Alerts
I've registered and used several, and the biggest benefit was "less stress of searching every time!" This was the biggest benefit.
As for tips on how to make the most of it,
- Too many keywords will increase the number of notifications, so I recommend 3 to 5 keywords at first.
- The quality of information is a mixed bag, so we will skim through the articles we receive and pick up only what we can use.
These include
Google Alerts are,
- Reduce the time it takes to find information
- Efficiently catch the information you need.
- Can cover a wide range of safety, education, and deals.
This is the perfect tool for the child-rearing generation! Please try to experience the convenience of "receiving information without having to search for it.
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A new mother who gave birth in May 2010, she is a freelance website developer, computer instructor, and programming tutor. Her hobbies are watching comedy and bowling (she is a bowler, but is taking a break due to the birth of her child).
Operates "MOMIT," an online IT community for moms only.
https://momit.jp/