How to Jam with Kids and Teens

How does Kids + Teen access work on Jam?

Kids and teens can safely use Jam with special settings that allow parents to choose their level of access. When you add or invite a kid or caregiver to Jam, you can select and assign which role is most appropriate for them (Little Kid, Big Kid or Teen) which dictates what they can see and do on Jam. Younger kids, for example, can only see their own schedule whereas Teens can take a more active role in creating their own scheduling and lists.

What are the different Kid Settings?

Parents can choose from three different choices for their kids, Little Kid, Big Kid and Teen.

How can I control what my kids can do on Jam? I don't want them deleting anything important!

Kids (teens included) cannot delete events, To Dos or Shopping List items created by the adults in the family. When you choose the role for them, you're able to control their level of access, including what they can see and edit (and what they can't). In addition, when you create new lists, you can also specify if they should be shared with other family members or not.

My kids don't have phones yet - can they still use Jam?

Yes! Jam is available to see in many ways besides the phone:

iPad/Tablets (Apple + Android)
Computer/Laptop/Chromebook
Amazon Echo Devices or any device in which you can access the web
Screencast onto a television or screen in your home

How to Invite Kids to Jam?

Click on My Profile/Manage My Account

Click on Manage my Family.
Select the family member you would like to invite or click Add Family Member if they have not been added to the family yet.
Make sure the correct role has been selected for them (Little Kid, Big Kid, Teen or Caretaker) and add an email address for them.

They can then follow these directions (or you can help them) to get Jam on their own devices.

Does my child need an email address to be invited to Jam?

Yes.

I sent my child an invite, but it was lost.

You can resend the invitation (instructions here).