Today, finding your ideal match doesn’t happen like it did in the past. More and more people are meeting online through social media and dating apps. While this is nice and convenient, it doesn’t always mean that it’s safe since not everyone has good intentions, unfortunately. Consider using apps for safety, like Life360, that can […]

<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/wp_media_272808/d15325e2e5f860fed61155e64f5be271/love-g0326bb29b_1920.jpg' alt='[Blog] Online Dating Safety Tips' title='[Blog] Online Dating Safety Tips' />Today, finding your ideal match doesn’t happen like it did in the past. More and more people are meeting online through social media and dating apps. While this is nice and convenient, it doesn’t always mean that it’s safe since not everyone has good intentions, unfortunately. Consider using apps for safety, like <a href='https://www.life360.com/plans-pricing/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Life360</a>, that can allow your friends and family to know your location while you are out on a date.<h2>Dating App Safety Tips</h2>You need to be careful when meeting potential romantic partners, so make sure you keep in mind all of the following dating safety tips. A lot of these helpful tips apply whether you are going out with someone you met online or that you’ve known in person.<h3>1. Do Your Research</h3>First, you need to make sure you know who you are going to be heading out on the date with. You can’t just look at a picture and make up your mind. You need to dig a little deeper to learn more about the person. Make sure you look for any red flags.<h3>2. Tell Someone Where You Are Going</h3>This is one of the most important things you need to do. Tell a couple of people where you will be going, and make sure that they know you are going to contact them after the date to let them know you are safe.To make your life a lot easier, you should consider <a href='https://www.life360.com/location-sharing/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Life360</a>. With the app, you can <a href='https://www.life360.com/learn/how-to-share-location-on-android/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>share your location</a> with people in your Circle. <a href='https://www.life360.com/learn/how-does-life360-work/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Life360 is easy to use</a>, and it can help to increase your safety substantially.<h3>3. Meet in Public</h3>Never agree to meet someone in a private location, such as their house or apartment, or on hiking trails. Instead, you want to meet in a public place. This might be a restaurant, café, theater, etc. You want there to be other people around in case the date turns south.<h3>4. Don’t Share Personal Information</h3>You want to keep information such as where you live, the address of your workplace, etc. private for a while. When you first go out with someone you met online, you don’t know them, not really. If they end up being a problem, you don’t want them to know how to find you.<h3>5. Don’t Let Them Drive You</h3>Along the same lines as not meeting someone in a private location, you also don’t want to have them be the one who drives you. You also don’t want to drive them. Instead, you should meet at the location.<h3>6. Stay Sober</h3>While you might want to have a good time and feel that drinking will help you loosen up, don’t drink. Stay sober, so you are always making the right, safe decisions.<h3>7. Don’t Be Afraid to Leave</h3>Your safety is far more important than another person’s feelings. If you feel uncomfortable or you aren’t having a good time, there is no shame in leaving. Do what’s right for you.<h2>Life360 Can Keep You Safe When Meeting Someone New</h2><a href='https://www.life360.com/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Life360</a> offers location sharing, SOS alerts, and a host of other features that can help to keep you safe whether you are on a date or just going about your daily life. Check out the features today and see if the <a href='https://www.life360.com/plans-pricing/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Life360 app</a> is a good option for you.

You need to be careful when meeting potential romantic partners, so make sure you keep in mind all of the following dating safety tips.

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7 Best Online Dating Safety Tips

At Life360, our mission is to bring families closer — and we believe that the physical, emotional, and mental wellness of each family member is key to the happiness and safety of the whole family. This month we’re putting the spotlight on kids and the role they play in our homes and communities.  Life360 is […]

<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/wp_media_33979/0051feeac9463015741b4771bb3b5b6c/BestPractice_BlogHeader.jpg' alt='[Blog] Best Practices for Using Life360' title='[Blog] Best Practices for Using Life360' />At <a href='https://www.life360.com/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Life360</a>, our mission is to bring families closer — and we believe that the physical, emotional, and mental wellness of each family member is key to the happiness and <a href='https://www.life360.com/location-sharing/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>safety of the whole family</a>. This month we’re putting the spotlight on kids and the role they play in our homes and communities. <blockquote>Life360 is designed to give peace of mind and freedom to both parents and teens. To get the most out of your experience, keep having honest and transparent conversations on how Life360  will be used in your family, what the expectations for it are, and what the limits are for each family member._–_Registered psychologist and Life360 Family Expert <a href='https://drvanessalapointe.com/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Dr. Vanessa Lapointe</a></blockquote><h2>How Life360 Can Enhance Parenting</h2>We asked the Life360 Family Expert, Dr. Vanessa Lapointe — a registered psychologist and parenting educator — to share some best practices to help you and your family talk about and use Life360. We’ve compiled some best practices here:<h3>Focus on Intent</h3><ul><li>Always be open and honest with your teens so they don’t ever come to the conclusion that you’re spying on them but rather really see Location Sharing for what it is — a tool that encourages safety and connection.  </li><li>As a parent, you can use <a href='https://www.life360.com/location-sharing/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Location Sharing</a> as a helpful tool to ensure the best for your family and start healthy conversations, rather than imposing consequences.</li></ul><h3>Set expectations</h3><ul><li>Think about the <q>opt-in/opt-out</q> and Bubbles feature that comes with using Life360. What are the expectations around when Location Sharing is turned on or off? Or when is it OK to use a Life360 Bubble?</li><li>If it’s okay to turn it off or use a Bubble, what is your family’s routine around that? Does there need to be a text to Mom or Dad? Does your teen need permission beforehand? What about for you as a parent? Will there ever be situations where you would turn off Location Sharing and how will your kids know to expect that? Discuss these types of questions and expectations early on to make sure each family member is on the same page.</li></ul><h3>Talk it out</h3><ul><li>Everyone want to feel heard and respected. Have open and honest conversations as a family about the benefits and the details surrounding Location Sharing. Some helpful thought starters include:<ul><li>As a family, what reason(s) are we using Life360 for?</li><li>What are the expectations around when Location Sharing is turned on or off?</li><li>How often do we plan to use Life360 to check the other’s location? </li><li>How will Location Sharing help us feel more connected as a family?</li></ul></li></ul><h2>Use Best Practices When Using Life360 with Your Family</h2>Don’t miss out on safety with your family – <a href='https://www.life360.com/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Life360</a> has you covered with Place Alerts, <a href='https://www.life360.com/crash-detection/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Crash Detection</a>, <a href='https://www.life360.com/emergency-assistance/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Emergency Assistance</a>, <a href='https://www.life360.com/digital-safety/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Digital Safety,</a> and more. <a href='https://www.life360.com/plans-pricing/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Register for your plan online today</a>.

Life360 can be a great way to ensure your family is safe - but it is important to be open and transparent with your kids about it. Learn more.

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There’s no question that COVID-19 has drastically impacted family life for many American families. With shelter-in-place restrictions and school closures, families have found themselves hunkering down under the same roof like never before. Parents are working double (triple?!) duty and some are even taking on the new role of teacher, while still managing the household […]

<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/wp_media_32303/a54a1e310b5c9bfdde0a1982f43faad1/GettyImages-1066472014.jpg' alt='[Blog] COVID Impact' title='[Blog] COVID Impact' />Watching TV / movies is the top family activity during COVID-19.There’s no question that COVID-19 has drastically impacted family life for many American families. With shelter-in-place restrictions and school closures, families have found themselves hunkering down under the same roof like never before. Parents are working double (triple?!) duty and some are even taking on the new role of teacher, while still managing the household and trying to retain some semblance of a career. But exactly what has been the toll on families? We surveyed thousands of Life360 fams across the U.S. to give us a closer look into just how much of an impact the pandemic has had on family life, and show you that many of us are sharing common feelings, experiences, and challenges. Read on for the highlights. Some of them might surprise you!First, we asked families how they feel about COVID-19 and sheltering-in-place…<ul><li>Surprisingly, we found that sheltering-in-place hasn’t been a huge inconvenience for families. 66 percent of families report that sheltering-in-place has been moderately or slightly inconvenient, while only 26 percent reporting it being very or extremely inconvenient. Nine percent shared that it hasn’t been inconvenient at all.</li><li>Also to our surprise, not all families are ready to get back to their regular routines. Once shelter-in-place mandates are lifted, a quarter of families (25 percent) will still be uncomfortable going back to their regular, pre-COVID-19 routines.</li><li>We also found that families are taking shelter-in-place seriously – 99 percent of them in fact. Parents are taking it slightly more seriously than children, with nearly 85 percent reporting they’re taking it extremely or very seriously compared with 73 percent of children.</li></ul>Next, we looked at how family behaviors have shifted since the pandemic began…<ul><li>A heartening finding: families are growing fonder and more connected. Despite reports of disgruntled family life, 33 percent of families state that their parent/child relationships have improved amid the pandemic, compared to only six percent who report it has worsened. The most popular ways that families are connecting during the pandemic are by watching TV and movies (73 percent) and cooking (56 percent), followed by outdoor activities (43 percent), and crafting (34 percent).</li><li>Families are not limiting screen time – even though <q>too much screen time</q> is the largest source of stress. When asked their biggest source of stress, too much screen time came in at No. 1. That said, less than one-third (27 percent) of families are limiting screen time.</li><li>When asked to rank stress factors, families report the top stressor is too much screen time, followed by financial obligations, lack of exercise/sports time, homeschooling, not enough alone time, cooking, working from home with kids, and lastly, running out of toilet paper. </li><li>With schools closed, homeschooling is on the rise — and it hasn’t been easy. Two thirds (66 percent) of families have been homeschooling since sheltering in place, and those being homeschooled find it more challenging than parents, with 73 percent of Gen Z reporting compared to 65 percent of Gen X. Even though the majority of moms and dads report it to be challenging, moms are more than six times more likely to be responsible for the teaching than dads.</li><li>Families are staying social — virtually. The vast majority (87 percent) of families have been socializing virtually with friends and family who don’t live in the same household. And they’re socializing often — with 34 percent socializing daily and 44 percent socializing once or twice per week. The most common platform for virtual socializing is text message (36 percent), followed by FaceTime (22 percent) and Zoom (14 percent). </li></ul>From relationships to homeschooling, screen time to socializing, family life has certainly changed. But despite the many challenges caused by COVID-19, our hope is that families come out of the pandemic even stronger and more connected than before. Stay safe and healthy out there!

We surveyed thousands of Life360 users across the US to give us a look into just how much of an impact the pandemic has had on families.

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How has COVID-19 impacted family life?

How families approach their everyday has shifted during these unprecedented times, and they face a new set of challenges to acclimate to – throw in the dynamic of co-parenting and things can get even more difficult. So we sat down with the Life360 Family Expert and registered psychologist, Dr. Vanessa Lapointe, to ask her about […]

<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/wp_media_32261/4b4894cdd7e973d40286fe2a37b1cc96/GettyImages-665870992.jpg' alt='[Blog] Co-Parenting During COVID' title='[Blog] Co-Parenting During COVID' />How families approach their everyday has shifted during these unprecedented times, and they face a new set of challenges to acclimate to – throw in the dynamic of co-parenting and things can get even more difficult. So we sat down with the Life360 Family Expert and registered psychologist, Dr. Vanessa Lapointe, to ask her about co-parenting best practices during COVID-19. Here is what she shared with us:What is your advice on how to best co-parent during these times? Now is a time to be as grown-up as you can. Join together to create a plan for how you will work as a team to ensure the safety of your children. Really work to avoid talking about other <q>big</q> issues at this time; with everybody’s nervous systems on high alert, this is not the time for tackling the big stuff. You can utilize location-sharing technology such as Life360 to help keep your family connected, ensure everyone is following social distancing measures, and reassure you of your child’s safety. What are some of the biggest hurdles co-parents face during this time and how do you recommend approaching them? One of the biggest concerns appears to be about whether or not the other parent is as committed to isolation/shelter in place measures. Another is decision-making, which is a major source of stress for co-parents. If you do need to step in and make decisions, check in with yourself very honestly about <q>intent.</q> Think: is this decision for your child or against your co-parent? Have decisions flow from intentions that are for your child only.What do you do if one parent is taking social distancing less seriously?First, you need to resolve within yourself to neutralize any judgements or anger that this brings up for you. Any conversation that begins with that kind of energy is bound to go sideways. I recommend <a href='http://www.thework.com/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>www.thework.com</a> as a simple 4 step process to do this. Then, with a more settled kind of energy have a conversation where you are committed to being curious, listening, and stating your wants clearly and directly.What if the parents share different views on the virus? Do not throw that parent under the bus no matter what. Your children deserve to have two parents and to call the other out is to deny them a feeling of trust with that parent. Instead, respond with open questions such as <q>what do you think of that?</q> and then LISTEN intently, reflecting back to your child what they share with you so your child feels seen and heard. Of course, you can also offer openly <q>would you like to know what I think?</q> And let your child know that it is normal for people to have different opinions.  What do you do when one parent is telling the kids scary things about going outside and getting fatally ill? You will need to work to neutralize this for your child, again without throwing the other parent under the bus. <q>Sometimes when our brains get very worried, we look around and all we can see are the scary things. It doesn’t mean those things are true – it is just what happens when brains are in a scared state.</q> And then highlight the inherent positive in this – <q>And even though we don’t need to be concerned about that kind of stuff, do you know what I really love? I love that your mom/dad loves you SO much that you are the number one thing their worried brain thinks about. That’s a big kind of love and how perfect is that?!</q>How important is flexibility in a time like this? Kids are scared and the recent restrictions and changes in their lives can leave them feeling angry. This makes it more important than ever to have the emotional bond between the two homes be very flexible, so your child always feels <q>with</q> you even if they aren’t physically with you.Tension is through the roof all over the world, which can spark arguments more quickly. How can parents govern themselves accordingly? STOP. That is how we handle this. Now is not the time to take on conflict or actively engage in combative, retaliatory exchanges. You need to be the bigger person, for your children if not for your own sanity. Even if your co-parent hurls an angry text or email your way, you do not need to defend. Defense is the first act of war.How can co-parents adjust to new schedules and find compromises in terms of childcare? Childcare will likely prove to be difficult. If you can find a way to support each other across your two homes and spell off childcare together so each of you has an opportunity to complete your work-from-home obligations or even just to have a break, that would be an ideal world and a unique benefit to you as co-parents across two homes. So work it to your advantage. Beyond this, establish a routine in your new normal. We are creatures of habit as humans, especially children. And during unsettling times, this is more important than ever.<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/wp_media_31110/33aff4ff64fb64e1c6fea33b50128a46/IMG-7148-1024x1157.jpg' alt='[Blog] WP Image 31110' title='[Blog] WP Image 31110' />Dr. Vanessa Lapointe joined Life360 in March 2019 as a Family Expert to help further the company’s mission of keeping families safe and connected. Dr. Lapointe is an Author, parenting expert, and registered psychologist.

How families approach their everyday has shifted during these unprecedented times, and they face a new set of challenges to acclimate to – throw in the dynamic

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Life360 Family Expert Q&A: Co-Parenting during COVID-19

10 million pets go missing in the U.S. every year. The good news? 93% are found — but speed is everything. This guide covers the real numbers behind lost dog recovery, what to do in the first 30 minutes, where dogs actually go, and how to stay ahead of the clock. The first 24 hours are your most valuable window, and knowing the right moves makes all the difference. And if your dog is wearing a Life360 Pet GPS, you're already ahead.

<h2>Summary</h2>What this article covers: The real numbers behind lost dog recovery: how often dogs go missing, how long it typically takes to find them, and the step-by-step actions that give your pet the best shot at coming home.<h3>Who it’s for</h3><ul><li>Pet parents whose dog has just escaped or gone missing</li><li>Anyone whose dog has a history of wandering or bolting</li><li>Families who want to understand recovery odds and what actually moves the needle</li><li>Pet parents researching GPS tracking and community tools before something goes wrong</li></ul><h3>Key Takeaways</h3><ul><li>Around 10 million pets go missing in the U.S. every year, according to the American Humane Society</li><li>Studies show 93% of lost dogs are recovered, but acting fast matters enormously</li><li>Searching your neighborhood and contacting local shelters the same day are the two highest-impact moves</li><li>Online tools and community networks help you reach more people faster than flyers alone</li><li>A GPS tracker tells you where your dog is right now, before anyone else has to find them</li></ul>Your dog was right there. Then they weren&#39;t. Maybe the gate didn&#39;t latch all the way. Maybe something spooked them during a walk, and the leash slipped. Maybe you turned around for ten seconds, and now you&#39;re standing on the sidewalk shaking a treat bag, scanning every direction, stomach sinking. You&#39;re not alone. Around<a href='https://www.americanhumane.org/article/every-day-is-tag-day/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'> 10 million pets go missing in the United States every year</a>, according to the American Humane Society, and most of those pet parents had no warning it was coming. The good news is that the data is genuinely hopeful, and knowing what to do in the first few hours makes a real difference. This guide covers both the numbers behind lost dog recovery and the exact steps that bring most dogs home.<h2>Lost Dog Statistics: What the Numbers Actually Show</h2>Before the panic sets in, here&#39;s what the research says. About<a href='https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4494319/#:~:text=response%20%5B11%5D.-,Overall%2C%20our%20results%20indicate%20that%20about%2014%25%20of%20dogs%20and%2015%25%20of%20cats%20owned%20in%20the%20US%20became%20lost%20at%20least%20once%20during%20a%20five%2Dyear%20period.,-Seven%20percent%20of' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'> 14% of dogs go missing at least once in a five-year period</a>, based on ASPCA-backed research. That&#39;s not a small number. Spread across tens of millions of households, it adds up fast. Fortunately,<a href='https://www.aspca.org/about-us/press-releases/how-many-pets-are-lost-how-many-find-their-way-home-aspca-survey-has-answers#:~:text=15%20percent%20had%20lost%20a,of%20lost%20dogs%20were%20recovered.' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'> the recovery rate for lost dogs is around 93%</a>, meaning the vast majority of missing dogs are found alive by their pet parents. What separates the dogs that come home from the ones that don&#39;t is almost always speed. The chances of finding a missing dog drop by after 24 hours.<a href='https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/230/2/javma.230.2.211.xml' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'> The median recovery time is two days</a>, but that clock starts the moment they&#39;re gone, not the moment you decide to get serious about searching. Identification matters more than most pet parents realize.<a href='https://www.americanhumane.org/article/every-day-is-tag-day-is-your-pet-protected/' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'> Only 15% of dogs in shelters without ID tags or microchips are reunited with their owners</a>. Microchipped dogs have a return-to-owner rate of<a href='https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/235/2/javma.235.2.160.xml#:~:text=Results%E2%80%94Of%207%2C704%20animals%2C%20strays,registration%20undermined%20its%20overall%20potential.' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'> 52.2%, compared to just 2.2% for dogs without chips</a>. That gap is staggering. A tag and a chip are a cheap way to protect your dog from getting lost. The peace of mind they buy is not. Another stat worth knowing:<a href='https://www.aspca.org/about-us/press-releases/how-many-pets-are-lost-how-many-find-their-way-home-aspca-survey-has-answers' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'> only 6% of pet parents find their lost dog at a shelter.</a> Most dogs are found by searching the neighborhood or through ID tags, not by waiting for the shelter system to do the work. That shapes everything about how you should approach a search. <div></div><h2>The Recovery Timeline: When Dogs Come Home</h2>Most lost dogs are found within the first 24 hours, with a median recovery time of two days. That window is your most valuable resource. After the first 72 hours, recovery rates begin to drop, not because the dog is gone, but because momentum slows. Flyers fade into the background. Online posts stop getting shared. Neighbors stop actively looking. The pet parents who stay visible and keep pushing after day three are the ones who close the gap. Timing your physical search also matters. About<a href='https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/veterinary-science/articles/10.3389/fvets.2021.669428/full?os=ios/?no_journeys=true#h5' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'> 70% of lost dogs are found less than one mile from where they went missing</a>, so your neighborhood is always the right place to start. Frightened dogs tend to move when foot traffic is low: early morning and at night are when they&#39;re most likely to surface. If your dog is still out there after 24 hours, shift some of your searching to those windows.<h2>The First 30 Minutes Matter Most</h2>Here&#39;s where most pet parents lose time: they get in the car and drive around. It feels like action, but it&#39;s often the least effective thing you can do in those first minutes. When looking for a lost pet, start on foot. Walk your immediate neighborhood and call their name in a calm, familiar voice, not a panicked one. A scared dog may be frozen nearby, and a frantic tone can keep them from coming out. Check under porches, behind bushes, anywhere small and sheltered. Frightened dogs go low and hide. While you&#39;re searching, get a clear, recent photo ready to send. Use a current one that shows their face, markings, and any distinguishing features. You&#39;ll be sending this everywhere within the hour, and it needs to clearly depict your pup. Tell your household and immediate neighbors right away. If your dog is wearing a<a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/product/gps-pet-tracker-black' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'> Life360 Pet GPS</a>, you can send a Lost Pet Alert directly to the Life360 Pet Finder Network, instantly notifying nearby members with your pet&#39;s details and your contact information. Support in your search makes a huge difference, and the sooner people know, the better the odds you&#39;ll be reunited with your pet in no time.<h2>Search Timing, Patterns, and Where Dogs Actually Go</h2>As you begin your search, a little behavioral knowledge can go a long way Scared dogs run first, then slow down. They tend to move in a direction away from whatever frightened them, then eventually circle back toward familiar smells and territory. About<a href='https://www.petplace.com/article/dogs/pet-care/how-long-do-dogs-go-missing' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'> 42% of lost dogs are found less than 400 feet from where they went missing</a>, which means your immediate block and the blocks just beyond it deserve the most attention. Dogs that are stressed and hiding are more likely to move when there&#39;s less noise and fewer people around, so if you don&#39;t find your pet right away, search at dusk or early morning when things are quiet. Bringing along something familiar like their favorite toy, a worn piece of your clothing, or even their food bowl, can also help draw them out. Try setting it near where they were last seen if you can. You&#39;ll have neighbors who cover the area on foot every day, like mail carriers, delivery drivers, dog walkers, and the person who walks every morning at 6am. They notice things too, so make sure to reach out to them. A quick conversation can surface a sighting you&#39;d never get from a Facebook post.<h2>Spread the Word Online and Off</h2>The more people who know your dog is missing, the faster you find them. Simple as that. As soon as you can, post to Nextdoor, local Facebook lost-pet groups, and community pages. These platforms reach neighbors who wouldn&#39;t otherwise know to look, but will be better at recognizing your dog. You can also use PawBoost or PetFBI to create a listing that pushes your dog&#39;s details to a wider network automatically. Physical flyers still work, so print some out and put them at pet stores, vet offices, coffee shops, and busy corners, anywhere foot traffic is high. Make sure to include a large, clear photo, your phone number, and the date they went missing. Adding a QR code that links to your online listing makes it easy for people to share your post with one tap.<h2>Call Animal Control and Visit Local Shelters in Person</h2>This is the step most pet parents delay, but don&#39;t hesitate to connect with the experts. Call your local animal control agency and file a missing-pet report the same day your dog disappears. Filing a report creates a paper trail and puts your dog&#39;s description in the system before any stray holds expire, and allows you to get access to any tips they may receive, so you&#39;re not chasing dead ends. After that, visit your local shelters in person. Searching the neighborhood and posting signs is key, but contacting animal agencies is also a critical recovery method. Shelter intake photos don&#39;t always make it online quickly, and the visual check you do in person catches things a database listing misses. When you reach out, you&#39;ll want to ask about the stray-hold policy. Most jurisdictions require shelters to hold a stray dog for a minimum number of days before the dog becomes eligible for adoption. The window for rehoming can be quite short, sometimes as few as three days. While your dog is missing, go back every two to three days so that if your pet shows up there, you&#39;re the one to take it home.<h2>What to Do If Someone Finds Your Dog</h2>A Good Samaritan may find your dog before you do! Make it easy for them to reach you. Your dog&#39;s ID tag should have your current phone number so that you can be reached reliably. Microchip registration needs to match, too. Dogs wearing a license and ID tag when lost are significantly more likely to be recovered, and the tag is usually how a finder makes first contact. When someone reaches out with a sighting, get specific details immediately: the exact location, the direction the dog was heading, and the time it happened. Dogs move, and a sighting from three hours ago is still a useful data point if you know where they were going. If someone reaches out, respond fast. Found pets don&#39;t always stay in one place, and the window between a sighting and a reunion can close quickly.<h2>Prevention: What to Fix Before It Happens Again</h2>Most escapes have a simple explanation and a simple fix. After a close call or an escape, do a full walkthrough of your yard before you relax and close up any gaps that your pet may have slipped through. Keep your dog&#39;s ID tag and microchip registration current when your phone number or address changes. Outdated details mean a found dog can&#39;t come home even when someone wants to help. A microchip is a permanent ID, but it only works when someone physically scans your dog. A GPS tracker tells you where your pet is right now, before a stranger has to find them at all. <a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/product/gps-pet-tracker-black?icid=blog_lost-dog_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Life360 Pet GPS</a> taps into cellular networks for real-time location updates on your pet. When you set a Place Alert for your home, the moment your dog crosses the boundary, you&#39;ll get a notification. If your dog is a repeat escape artist, knowing exactly when they make their daring exits allows you to find them before they go far.<div></div><h2>Who to Contact When Your Dog Goes Missing (Quick Reference)</h2><ul><li>Local animal control agency — file a missing-pet report the same day</li><li>Nearby shelters — call first, then visit in person; check back every 2–3 days</li><li>Nextdoor and Facebook local groups — post immediately with a current photo and your phone number</li><li>PawBoost and PetFBI — free national lost-pet databases that push alerts to a wider audience. Post immediately</li><li>Your vet — notify them in case someone brings your dog in for a microchip scan</li><li>Life360 Pet Finder Network — send a Lost Pet Alert if your dog is wearing a Life360 Pet GPS</li></ul><h2>Keeping Track of the Pets You Love</h2>The statistics are genuinely reassuring. Most lost dogs come home, especially to pet parents who moved fast, stayed visible, and kept going past day one. Every hour matters, every share helps, and every neighbor who knows your dog&#39;s name and face is another pair of eyes on the street. If you&#39;re reading this before anything has gone wrong, that&#39;s the best possible time to act. Update the ID tag, check the fence, and consider a GPS tracker that puts your pet on the family map before you ever need to go looking. <a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/product/gps-pet-tracker-black?icid=blog_lost-dog_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Life360 Pet GPS</a> keeps your pet&#39;s location in the same place as everyone else you love, with real-time tracking, escape alerts, and a Pet Finder Network ready to go if the worst happens. Learn more about Life360&#39;s Pet GPS today.

Roughly 10 million pets go missing each year in the U.S. Learn about recovery rates, search timelines, and how Life360's Pet Finder Network helps more dogs come home.

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Lost Dog Statistics 2026 and How to Respond

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At a time when traditional family structures can feel less accessible or misaligned with the lifestyles of younger generations, pet parenthood has become a primary way for people to build connection, routine, and a sense of home.

As traditional life goals of homeownership, marriage, and parenthood feel less accessible or essential to younger generations across the globe, pets have emerged as a new priority, shifting modern family dynamics.  According to a new international study from family connection and safety app Life360, pets are increasingly viewed as children within households. In fact, 60% of pet parents say they are currently prioritising their time, love, and money on their pet rather than planning for children. Citing emotional benefits like reduced stress (81%) along with adding structure and a sense of responsibility (77%), and notably, reminding them to find joy in everyday life (79%), pet parenthood is being treated more as a chosen path than a placeholder.*  This new generation is not avoiding parental commitments; they&#39;re opting for a different breed of commitment, one that society broadly understands as offering more freedom and flexibility. <h3>Methodology</h3>Following the launch of its pet safety products, including a community-based Pet Finder Network and wearable Pet GPS tracker, Life360 conducted a comprehensive analysis of the over 6 million Pet Profiles added to family circles from around the world. The family connection and safety app interpreted  mobility patterns and in-app engagement to understand how pets fit into users’ daily routines and decision-making. This was paired with attitudinal insights from an international study exploring how pet ownership shapes relationships, emotional well-being, and broader lifestyle choices. What emerged was a portrayal of what it means to be a pet parent today.<h2> The Trends Defining Pet Parenthood</h2><h3>The SIPP &amp; DIPP Household </h3>Since integrating Pet Profiles into its app, Life360 has documented a steady increase in family circles containing solely one or two adults and a pet - these single income pet parents (SIPPs) and double income pet parents (DIPPs) are a new family dynamic  reshaping the Life360 community. In fact, more than 120,000 new Pet Profiles are created on Life360 each week and 62% of those pets are <q>only children,</q> meaning they live in a SIPP or DIPP household.** Treated as a true part of the family, 86% of SIPPs and DIPPs consider their pet to be like a child and, as such, include their pet in hallmark moments like vacations (48%), holiday gatherings (46%), engagement proposals (22%), and even weddings (30%).*<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/19f8DNCxaunWUNVrc0QiTK/52c9682a09980873b5a21771d1818fd4/Introduction.png' alt='Introduction' title='Introduction' /><h3> The Constant Companion</h3>The modern pet is not housebound. Over 75% of SIPPs and DIPPs’ daily routines are shaped by their pets, who now have a pronounced public presence as they accompany their parents just about everywhere.* Nearly a third (31%) of SIPPs and DIPPs admit to bringing their pets to at least three public venues each week. This includes restaurants and cafés (20%), grocery stores (16%), offices (14%), and even bars (14%). A well-traveled 9% have been on flights and another 14% regularly use public transportation.* <img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/4ibGeeWrEAJLqDWymbpaef/bcdf60dd5879466f8290e17820ce3d9a/Commuting_Companion.png' alt='Commuting Companion' title='Commuting Companion' /><h3> Reverse Separation Anxiety</h3>The near-constant company of modern pet ownership may be driving a different kind of codependency. About a quarter of surveyed pet parents have declined social plans to avoid leaving their pet alone (23%) or have changed how or where they travel to accommodate their pet (26%).* Life360 has also noted users check on pets in the app at slightly higher rates than human children (a median of 15 times per month compared to 13 times, respectively). The majority of these check-ins occur in the evening, suggesting that pet parents experience the most separation anxiety during outings outside of business hours.**<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/2q7fqYqXvXBZ8emM96nZW7/e0f1fab409b6fa27d1f8292e9446ea24/Reverse_Separation_Anxiety.png' alt='Reverse Separation Anxiety' title='Reverse Separation Anxiety' /><h3> The Pet-to-Proposal Pipeline </h3>Raising a pet together has become a defining milestone in modern relationships, often arriving before marriage or children. Over half of SIPPs and DIPPs (56%) say that co-parenting a pet together can act as a stress test for a relationship before committing further. In fact, 43% have used, or would use, a pet to evaluate how a partner handles shared responsibility, making pet ownership a real measure of long-term compatibility.*<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/3OeGS7fhdrEf24FxXxBKyG/35aa7f55d87977edb774f907d83df0cb/Pet_to_Proposal_Pipeline.png' alt='Pet to Proposal Pipeline' title='Pet to Proposal Pipeline' /><h3> The Rise of the <q>Furry First Child</q></h3>While 62% of general survey respondents agree that pets allow people to maintain more freedom and flexibility than having children,*** 27% of current SIPPs and DIPPs do plan to have children eventually.* Meaning a fair amount of these pets will graduate from only child to oldest child in the coming years. Pet parenthood is also functioning as a rehearsal for building parental skillsets. More than half (55%) say a furry first child is a good way for couples to see if they are ready for children, noting that it has helped in developing patience (57%), time management (48%), playfulness and optimism (45%), emotional nurturing (43%), and even financial planning skills (32%).*<img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/5Z1LV7pKvqnybc3iLH0JhA/13d5b9abeb5abdd2dcd827187f7799c1/Furry_First_Child.png' alt='Furry First Child' title='Furry First Child' /><h3> The Bottom Line</h3>At a time when traditional family structures can feel less accessible or misaligned with the lifestyles of younger generations, pet parenthood has become a primary way for people to build connection, routine, and a sense of home. While 19% of the  general population report having chosen to get a pet before having children,*** the sentiment is strongest among millennials specifically, with 45% currently on the same path — with a pet at home and children planned for the future.* Pet-first households are emerging as the dominant model of living, with pets reshaping how people approach relationships, identity, and long-term decisions. *	Survey of 6,000 single income pet parents and double income pet parents without children across the UK, USA, and Australia conducted between April 8, 2026  and April 14, 2026 **	Internal Life360 data, 2026 ***	Survey of 6,000 respondents (aged 18-45) across the UK, USA, and Australia conducted between April 8, 2026 			and April 14, 2026

As traditional life goals of homeownership, marriage, and parenthood feel less accessible or essential to younger generations across the globe, pets have emerged as a new priority, shifting modern family dynamics. 

Life360 Global Pet Parenthood Report

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Life360 Global Pet Parenthood Report: The Rise of the “Furry First Child”

Your dog found the weak spot in the fence again. We get it. This guide compares Tractive and Life360 Pet GPS so you can stop guessing and get your dog properly tracked. Both have real-time GPS, virtual fences, and solid battery life. Tractive wins on health monitoring. Life360 wins on everything else — your dog shows up on the same map as your family, your whole Circle gets alerted if they escape, and tens of millions of members can help bring them home. Pets are family. They should be on the family map.

<h2>Summary</h2>A deep dive comparison between Tractive and Life360 Pet GPS, including how each tracker works and which one makes more sense depending on how your dog lives.<h3>Who It&#39;s For</h3><ul><li>Pet parents researching GPS trackers for their dog for the first time</li><li>Anyone who has seen Tractive GPS reviews and wants to know how it stacks up</li><li>Families who already use Life360 and are wondering if the Pet GPS fits their setup</li></ul><h3>Key Takeaways</h3><ul><li>Both Tractive and Life360 Pet GPS tap into satellites and cellular networks for real-time tracking with unlimited range.</li><li>Tractive offers health monitoring and activity tracking alongside location features.</li><li>Life360 Pet GPS puts your dog on the same map as the rest of your family in one app.</li></ul>Do you have a dog who, bless their heart, has made a personal hobby out of finding the one weak spot in the fence and absolutely going for it? You know the feeling. That split second of looking around and realizing your dog is just... gone. And then the frantic, heart-pounding scramble that follows. A GPS tracker doesn&#39;t prevent the great escape, but it does mean that when it happens, you&#39;re not wandering the neighborhood hoping that your fur baby is in an obedient mood. You know where your dog went, and you can easily go get them. Tractive and Life360 are some of the bigger names that come up when pet parents start researching trackers. They are. Both popular and well-reviewed, so how do you decide? This article breaks down what you actually get with each one so that you can make a call that fits how your family lives.<h2>How Dog GPS Trackers Actually Work</h2>How do these devices even work? What do you need to know to make an informed decision? Here&#39;s what we can tell you.<h3>GPS and Cellular Networks</h3>A GPS tracker on your dog&#39;s collar taps into satellites to figure out where your dog is. That location data then gets sent to your phone via cellular networks, the same way your phone uses data for everything else. Most trackers have a built-in SIM card that connects to local networks automatically, which is what makes unlimited range possible. As long as there&#39;s cell coverage, the tracker can send location updates. In areas with poor cell service, like rural properties or remote hiking trails, that connection can get spotty. It&#39;s worth knowing before you assume the tracker will work perfectly everywhere.<h3>Virtual Fences and Safe Zones</h3>Most GPS trackers let you draw a boundary on a map around your home or any other area where your dog should stay. When your dog crosses that line, you get an alert. These are often called virtual fences or safe zones, and they&#39;re one of the more useful features any pet tracker can offer. The faster you know your dog has left a safe area, the faster you can do something about it.<h3>Live Tracking vs. Standard Tracking</h3>There&#39;s a difference between a tracker that updates every few seconds and one that checks in at regular intervals. Live tracking gives you a near-real-time picture of where your dog is moving. Standard tracking is more of a periodic check. Live tracking is more useful when something is actually happening, but it uses more battery. If you&#39;re running live tracking frequently, expect to charge more often regardless of which device you choose.<h2>What the Tractive GPS App Does</h2>Tractive has built a solid reputation in the pet tracking space. The Tractive GPS tracker taps into satellites and connects to local cellular networks via a built-in SIM card, giving it worldwide coverage in over 175 countries. Real-time tracking updates every few seconds, which is impressive for a device this size. Pet parents can create virtual fences and set no-go zones, getting escape alerts when their dog wanders somewhere they shouldn&#39;t. Location history is available through the Tractive app, going back up to 365 days depending on the subscription plan. The Tractive device is lightweight and designed to sit comfortably on a dog&#39;s collar without being noticeable. It&#39;s fully waterproof and shockproof, which matters for dogs who swim, run through mud, or generally treat every outdoor adventure like an Olympic event. The Tractive app also includes health monitoring and activity tracking, giving pet parents a picture of their dog&#39;s wellness alongside their location. Power saving zones are a useful feature worth calling out specifically. When your dog is in a known safe area like your home, the tracker uses less battery automatically. It&#39;s a smart way to extend battery life without having to manually adjust settings.<h3>Tractive Battery Life</h3>Battery life on Tractive devices varies by model. The DOG 6, their most recent dog tracker, lasts up to two weeks on a single charge with standard use. Older or standard models typically get around a week of battery life with regular use. The catch is live tracking. Running the tracker in live mode frequently drains the battery significantly faster. If your dog is the kind of escape artist who triggers a lot of active tracking sessions, you&#39;ll be charging more often than the box suggests. Power saving zones help offset this when your dog is home, but it&#39;s worth setting expectations.<h3>Tractive App Subscription Plans</h3>The Tractive GPS tracker requires a subscription plan to function. Without an active subscription, the tracker doesn&#39;t work. Plans start at around $5 per month on a two-year commitment, or $12 per month if you prefer to pay monthly. A premium subscription unlocks extended location history and additional convenience features. You can pause your subscription for up to six months if you don&#39;t need it, and cancel anytime.<h3>Where Tractive Falls Short</h3>Tractive is good at what it does, and what it does is track your dog. That&#39;s it. It lives in its own app. It has its own subscription. It exists in its own little world, completely separate from everything else going on in your household. There&#39;s no family map, and when your dog goes missing, the only person who gets notified is you. For pet parents who want a simple standalone tracker, that might be enough. But for families who think about safety as something that covers everyone, including the four-legged members, Tractive starts to feel like a piece of a puzzle rather than a complete picture. <div></div><h2> Here’s What Life360 Pet GPS Does</h2>Life360 Pet GPS starts from a different premise. Pets are family, which means your dog belongs on the same map as everyone else.<h3>Real-Time Tracking on Your Family Map</h3>The Life360 Pet GPS tracker taps into satellites and cellular networks to give you live location updates on your dog, right inside the Life360 app. The same app where you can already see your kids, your partner, and anything tracked with a Tile. No switching between apps or platforms to check. Your dog is on the map where they belong. Place alerts let you set safe zones around home, a dog sitter&#39;s house, the park, or anywhere else that matters. When your dog arrives or leaves, you know.<h3>Virtual Fences, Safe Zones, and Escaped Pet Mode</h3>Like Tractive, Life360 Pet GPS lets you create virtual fences and get escape alerts when your dog crosses a boundary. But when your dog actually goes missing, something else kicks in. Escaped Pet Mode instantly notifies everyone in your Circle. Not just you. Everyone. Your partner, your kids, your parents, and whoever else is in your Life360 Circle gets the alert and can help look, which gives you the best chance at getting your furry friend back where they belong.<h3>The Pet Finder Network</h3>This is where Life360 Pet GPS pulls away from any standalone tracker on the market. When your dog is missing, and you activate a Lost Pet Alert, your dog&#39;s details and your contact information get sent to nearby Life360 members. Life360 has tens of millions of members, which is a lot of extra eyes looking for your dog. No standalone tracker can offer that. It&#39;s not a feature you can replicate with a better device or a pricier subscription, but simply a platform used by tens of millions of families. <div></div><h3>Battery Life and Build</h3>Life360 Pet GPS gets up to 14 days per charge with average use. There&#39;s also a six-month low power reserve mode for extended periods when you need the tracker to stay active but don&#39;t need constant updates. It charges via USB-C and is water resistant, built to handle splashes, mud, and all the chaos that comes with an active dog.<h3>Life360 Membership and Pet GPS</h3>Life360 Pet GPS requires a Gold or Platinum Life360 membership. Gold runs $14.99 per month and Platinum runs $24.99 per month. That membership covers your whole family, not just the dog. Crash detection, emergency dispatch, 24/7 roadside assistance, unlimited place alerts, and 30 days of location history are all included for everyone in your Circle.<h2>Tractive vs Life360 Pet GPS Tracking</h2>Side by side, this is how the two tracking apps for your pets compare:<ul><li>Real-time tracking and coverage: Both tap into satellites and cellular networks with unlimited range.</li><li>Virtual fences and escape alerts: Both offer virtual fences and escape alerts, though Life360 adds Escaped Pet Mode and the Pet Finder Network, which is a significant step up when your dog is actually missing.</li><li>Battery life: Roughly comparable, both landing around two weeks with standard use. Life360 Pet GPS adds a six-month reserve mode for extended low-power situations.</li><li>Health monitoring: Activity tracking and health alerts are a strength of the Tractive app.</li><li>The ecosystem: Tractive tracks your dog in its own app, while Life360 Pet GPS puts your dog on the same map as everyone else you love.</li></ul><h2>Life360 Is All about Peace of Mind</h2>Here&#39;s the thing about Tractive — it&#39;s a good tracker. But it only knows your dog. It doesn&#39;t know your family. Life360 Pet GPS does. Your dog gets a spot on the same map as your kids, your partner, and everyone in your Circle. And when something goes wrong, you&#39;ve got tens of millions of Life360 members ready to help bring them home. That&#39;s what makes it the better choice for most families. Not just better features, but a better fit for your lifestyle. Shop Life360 Pet GPS and bring your whole family together in one place.

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Tile just launched four new earth tone colors—Seaglass, Clay, Slate, and Blush—designed to blend into your everyday life as naturally as they track your stuff. Inspired by the natural world, the new shades are calm, considered, and available now in Tile and Tile Slim through the Life360 app.

Let&#39;s just say it: most tech accessories look like they belong in a junk drawer. Not anymore. Tile just launched four new earth tone colors—<a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/product/tile-seaglass?icid=blog_earthlines_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Seaglass</a>, <a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/product/tile-clay?icid=blog_earthlines_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Clay</a>, <a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/product/tile-slate?icid=blog_earthlines_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Slate</a>, and <a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/product/tile-blush?icid=blog_earthlines_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Blush</a>—and they&#39;re the kind of shades you actually want clipped to your keychain, slipped into your wallet, or tucked in your bag. Down-to-earth colors that are, fittingly, down to track it all. Same unmatched finding power. A whole new palette.<h3> What Are Tile&#39;s New Earth Tone Colors?</h3>The new Tile color collection draws its inspiration from the natural world—oceans, mountainsides, sun-baked earth, stone. Each shade is grounded and familiar, the kind of color that feels intentional rather than incidental. No neons. No plastics. No trying too hard. Just four shades that go with your stuff. Here&#39;s what&#39;s new: Seaglass is a muted teal — think sea glass you&#39;d pick up on the beach, not the electric teal of a 2015 phone case. Soft, a little cool, and way more interesting than black on a keychain. Clay is warm and earthy — the kind of color that looks like it belongs on a shelf at an expensive ceramics studio. It also happens to look great tucked into a bag or clipped to your keys. Your wallet has never looked this good. (And now it&#39;ll never go missing, either.) Slate is a cool, understated gray rooted in stone. If you&#39;ve been waiting for a tracker that doesn&#39;t scream <q>tech accessory,</q> this is it.  Blush introduces a subtle pink that reads mineral rather than candy-coated. It’s refined — not overly polished. She&#39;s beauty, she&#39;s grace, she knows where your wallet is. All four colors are available in Tile and <a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/product/slim-blush?icid=blog_earthlines_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Tile Slim</a>. Mix, match, and track everything you love.<h3> Why Does Tile Color Actually Matter?</h3>Because you carry your Tile everywhere. It&#39;s on your keychain, in your bag, clipped to your luggage. It goes with you to the grocery store, the gym, the airport, your in-laws&#39; house. The things you carry say something about you—and your tracker should, too. This collection was built on a simple idea: peace of mind shouldn&#39;t have to look ugly. The shift toward softer, more muted tones isn&#39;t just happening at Tile. It&#39;s a broader move in design and fashion toward palettes that feel calm and cohesive—colors you choose to carry, not just something you need. Tile&#39;s new earth tones fit seamlessly into everyday objects and environments because that&#39;s exactly how they were designed. Premium. Intentional. Timeless. And yes, still completely capable of finding your keys from across the house.<h3> What Can You Track With the New Tile Colors?</h3>Everything. That&#39;s kind of the point. Track your keys (obviously). Your bag. Your wallet. Your luggage. Your backpack. The TV remote. That pricey camera you take everywhere. Your bike. Tile&#39;s Bluetooth range goes up to 350 feet, and the ring is loud enough to hear from the next room. Picking a color? That&#39;s the hard part. And because <a href='https://apps.apple.com/us/app/life360-stay-connected-safe/id384830320' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Tile lives inside the Life360 app</a>, you&#39;re tracking your stuff right alongside your people and pets—all in one place. One app. Zero wondering. Full peace of mind.<h3> The Tile + Life360 Combination: Everything, Tracked</h3>Here&#39;s what makes the new Tile colors even better: they work with Life360, the family connection app that keeps your people, pets, and most important things close. From the <a href='https://www.life360.com/location-sharing?icid=blog_earthlines_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Life360 app</a>, you can:<ul><li>Find your things — Play a sound on your Tile, or track it down on the map</li><li>Find your phone — Use Tile to make your phone ring even when it&#39;s on silent</li><li>Send an SOS — Use the SOS button to discreetly send an alert to your Circle</li></ul>So while your <a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/product/slim-clay?icid=blog_earthlines_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>new Clay</a> or <a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/product/slim-seaglass?icid=blog_earthlines_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Seaglass Tile</a> is turning heads, it&#39;s also quietly doing the most important job it&#39;s ever had.<h3> How to Choose Your New Tile Color</h3>Genuinely can&#39;t pick? Here&#39;s how to think about it. Seaglass is for anyone who gravitates toward cooler tones — the kind of person who has a linen everything and probably owns at least one piece of sea glass already. It&#39;s calm-looking without being boring. Clay is warm and earthy. If your vibe runs more <q>natural materials and neutral tones</q> than <q>bright pops of color,</q> Clay is going to feel like it was made for you. Also just looks really good against leather. Slate is the easy answer if you&#39;re genuinely undecided. Gray sounds boring until you see it — it&#39;s more of a cool stone tone in person, and it goes with literally everything without looking like you just grabbed whatever was closest. Blush tends to surprise people. It&#39;s pink, but it&#39;s not pink pink — more like a dusty rose that happens to be attached to a Bluetooth tracker. If you&#39;ve been waiting for tech that doesn&#39;t look like tech, this is the one. And if you still can&#39;t pick, get two. Your keys and your wallet don&#39;t need to match.<h3> Get the New Shades. Keep Track of Everything.</h3>Four new colors. The same hard-working tracking. And the peace of mind that comes from knowing your stuff is exactly where it should be. Earth tones aren&#39;t going away. Neither is your peace of mind.<a href='https://www.life360.com/tile-trackers/products?icid=blog_earthlines_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Shop the new Tile shades →</a>

Tile just dropped four earth tone colors—Seaglass, Clay, Slate, and Blush. Same hard-working Bluetooth tracking, now in shades worth showing off. Shop the new Tile colors.

Tile's New Colors: Seaglass, Clay, Slate & Blush | Life360

Tile's New Earth Tone Colors Are Here And They Track as Hard as They Trend

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Location sharing used to be all-or-nothing — and that gap is exactly where stress lives. Life360's new temporary location sharing lets you send a live location link to anyone, on any device, with a timer you control and access that disappears automatically when it's done. No app download required, no awkward "can you remove me now" conversations — just the right amount of sharing, for exactly as long as you need it.

There are times when you want to share your location. Times when it would actually make life easier — but it feels like a big thing. A permanent thing. So, instead, you fire off a series of increasingly unhelpful texts while navigating a crowd. <q>Almost there.</q> <q>Five minutes.</q> <q>Wait, which entrance?</q> And sometimes you want to share where you are — just not the forever kind of sharing.  Location sharing feels like it’s either always on…or not happening at all. There’s rarely an in-between. And that’s the problem. Because most of life doesn’t happen in <q>always on.</q> You want to let your spouse know you’re on your way without making it a whole thing. You want your friend at the crowded amusement park to find you without a dozen <q>where are you</q> texts.  You want the person picking you up from the airport to see exactly how far out you are — and then have that access quietly disappear when you’re in the car.  Now you can share on your own terms.  Today, we&#39;re introducing <a href='https://www.life360.com/location-sharing?icid=blog_temporary-location-sharing_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>temporary location sharing</a> — a link, live location, and a timer you control.No app download required for the person you&#39;re sharing with.  No permanent access granted.  No awkward conversations when it&#39;s over.  Just the location-based convenience and peace of mind you actually needed, and nothing more. Temporary location sharing with non-Life360 members is consistently one of our most-requested features. You asked — a lot. Here it is. <a href='https://life360.com/sign-up?icid=blog_temporary-location-sharing_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>Try temporary location sharing in the app today</a>. <h2> Sharing your location is an act of trust. The tools should match.</h2>Let&#39;s be real: handing someone your live location is a big deal. It says something about how much you trust them. And for some, always-on location sharing makes complete sense.  Life360 was built for exactly that kind of connection. Those <a href='https://www.life360.com/learn/how-many-members-life360-circle?icid=blog_temporary-location-sharing_us' target='_blank' title='Opens in a new tab'>permanent circles</a>, those check-ins — that&#39;s what you love about Life360. But everyday life is also full of relationships that don&#39;t fit that mold.  There&#39;s the colleague who needs your ETA. The neighbour watching your dog. The group of parents navigating a soccer tournament weekend together. The in-laws are visiting for a week. Temporary location sharing exists for everything in between.<h2> Here&#39;s exactly how temporary location sharing works (it&#39;s embarrassingly simple).</h2><h3>Your side — three taps</h3><ol><li>Open Life360 and tap the new share icon on your map.</li><li>Pick your duration: 1 hour, 4 hours, 8 hours, or until end of day.</li><li>Send the link however you&#39;d like — iMessage, WhatsApp, AirDrop, any messaging app you use.</li></ol><img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/4J9MBNRmDbLakDG0B0txbl/5bbb9a9fec9aa57226afc7ecb35914d1/TLS_Sender_s_View.jpg' alt='TLS Sender s View' title='TLS Sender s View' />While you&#39;re sharing, you&#39;ll see a clear status reminder right in the app. Want to stop early? Tap <q>Stop Sharing.</q> That&#39;s it. No residue. No lingering access.<h3> Their side — no app needed</h3><ol><li>They click the link. </li><li>A map opens in their browser — your live location, your name, your photo, your battery status. If they need directions to you, they&#39;re right there. </li><li>When time&#39;s up (or when you stop it manually), their screen reads: <q>Location is no longer shared.</q> Clean, clear, complete.</li></ol><img src='https://images.ctfassets.net/nywvtjnh7p05/32kqHdPBBamiHRL3QPdw1/6cca7dd0ecfba984045e57dcad57bc6c/TLS_Receiver_s_View.jpg' alt='TLS Receiver s View' title='TLS Receiver s View' /><h2> Privacy isn&#39;t an afterthought. It&#39;s the whole design.</h2>One of the biggest reasons people resist location sharing — even when they genuinely want the convenience — is that it feels irreversible. Once you share, you have to actively undo it. And that act of undoing can feel loaded: awkward, rude, like it signals something about the relationship. Temporary location sharing is built on a completely different assumption. You control what you share, with whom, and for how long. The access expires as promised — quietly, automatically, without you lifting a finger. No conversation needed. No <q>why did you remove me?</q> moment. That&#39;s location sharing designed around trust. And it&#39;s the kind of location sharing that works for more of the moments in your life.

Life360's new temporary location sharing lets you send a live location link to anyone—even non-Life360 members. You set the time. Sharing stops automatically.

Life360’s Temporary Location Sharing: Set Time, Share, Stop Anytime

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