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The family location sharing tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about using GPS trackers, cellular watches, and phone-based location sharing to keep track of family members, particularly children. Recent content highlights the distinction between tracking a backpack and tracking a child, and offers guidance on choosing the right device based on a child's age and independence. Options discussed include dedicated GPS devices like AngelSense and Garmin Bounce 2, the Apple Watch For Your Kids setup, and built-in phone location sharing for teens. The tag focuses on practical considerations for families, such as device charging, monitoring needs, and integration with existing smartphone ecosystems, rather than technical or enterprise IT topics.
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    Apple AirTags Belong on Bags, Not Kids: GPS Options by Age

    Today’s Parent’s new guide to kids’ tracking devices in Canada makes a useful distinction that often gets lost in the AirTag era: a tracker for a backpack is not a tracker for a child. For families choosing between GPS hardware, a cellular watch and phone-based sharing, the right answer depends...