To get the most out of iCloud, try some of the specific suggestions below, or let us know how you use this app in the comment box at the bottom of the page.

Organization Activity

Because the free version is limited to 5 GB of space, work with your child to engage the "manual sync" option. This will keep the app from automatically uploading to the cloud, instead allowing you to select what is shared across all devices. Organize a list of content the will be most useful for your child to transfer to the cloud. Warn your child not upload too much media, especially videos, as those types of files will drain storage space. Instead, encourage your child to keep more important information synced, allowing it to be accessed even when away from home. Be sure to speak with your child about the importance of syncing features like reminders, notes, and calendars. Especially for students -- and professionals -- these features really make iCloud an integral part of organizing a day's activities.

Planning Activity

With your child, plan his activities for the upcoming week or month using the calendar function. Tests, quizzes, homework assignments, and extra-curricular events should all be included. Set reminder alerts to keep your child up-do date with all of his commitments so he will be notified periodically when deadlines are approaching  Include short and long notes to accompany each reminder letting your child know exactly what each obligation demands, like the details of reading assignment or class project. For such school-related reminders, include supplemental materials he can use to help complete his assignment, like notes, textbooks excerpts and study sheets. Once he has plan going into a week, he will be better able manage his responsibilities more efficiently.

iCloud & ADHD

Children with ADHD often lack the skills necessary to manage their time properly. Difficulties denoting priority and significance to school related matters causes children with ADHD to overlook more important assignments, or procrastinate important papers that have been assigned over the long-term. iCloud makes managing these various commitments much easier to handle, especially for children who become easily overwhelmed.

How to Use iCloud for Children with ADHD:

• It is extremely important to help children with ADHD create a schedule. Use the iOS calendar to sync with iCloud to create a detailed calendar. Even things that may seem insignificant like;bring notebooks to class to Math period 4, or bring home Spanish workbook every night, can prove to be beneficial for children with ADHD.

• Children with ADHD should be sure to set reminders for every calendar event. They may forget to check the calender every once in a while, so setting up daily reminders will keep children with ADHD up-to-date with exactly what they have scheduled for a particular day or week.

• By highlighting iCloud's "Storage & Backup" feature, children can keep track of exactly what they are syncing to their devices. In addition to simply monitoring transferred data, children with ADHD, can find out the amount of available space they have to work with. If they wanted to include a game, video, or a few music files to their iCloud collection, by engaging the function, they will find out exactly how much space they have to work with before making the decision.

iCloud is a pretty unique resource, but there are a few similar alternatives below. Let us know which one you prefer in the comment box at the bottom of the page.

Dropbox

Dropbox is one of the original cloud-based storage systems. Find out more in our DropBox review.

Cubby

Cubby is another cloud-based storage app, that offers up to 5 GB of space for free. Be sure to look at out the Cubby Review for more information.