Technology Guidance/Safety
Below are some additional links to some resources that might help specific needs for parental controls.
Tech Guide by PluggedIn
“Tech Guide by PluggedIn” is a comprehensive guide to all things technology, apps, and general knowledge for parents on technology.
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Tech Savvy Parenting
Brian wrote Tech Savvy Parenting in order to empower parents to deal with the rapidly changing world of their children. Instead of waging a war against technology, parents can learn to bring balance to their families by setting boundaries and safeguards. Purchase
Online Privacy
It is time to discuss online privacy with your kids. Learn more
Apple Devices
Setting up Parental Controls. Learn more
Android Devices
Setting up Parental Controls. Learn more
Instagram
Setting up Parental Controls. Learn more
TikTok
Setting up Parental Controls. Learn more
YouTube
Setting up Parental Controls. Learn more
Bark
Monitoring for an unlimited number of devices. In addition to monitoring more than 30 apps and social media platforms, this tool also monitors texts and emails. You can block specific websites or website categories. If your child is interacting with online content that appears questionable or harmful, Bark will send you an alert. Parents are also able to create custom limits and schedules for both mobile activity and Wi-Fi devices in the home which can include televisions, game consoles, laptops, and more. Learn more
Norton Online Family
This parental-control filter shows sites your kids visit, provides app supervision and blocks inappropriate sites.
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Net Nanny
This parental-control filter blocks unwanted apps, filters content and allows parents to monitor children’s web usage.
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Famisafe
This parental control app for kids’ smartphones (iOS and Android) enables parents to track children’s location, as well as blocking in appropriate content and setting screen-time limits.
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Qustodio
This cross-platform (Windows, iOS, Android, Nook, Kindle) program provides content filtering, app blocking and an online activity log. The dashboard is easy for parents to use. You can also set rules that control how your kids are able to interact with various websites and apps. While Qustodio does a lot, it’s not ideal if your primary goal is to track activity on social media. Learn more
Covenant Eyes
This accountability and filtering software sends a report of your internet activity to an individual you select. It’s especially targeted at helping users to “live porn free.” Learn more
Kaspersky
This tool is available in a free version that offers many of the features parents want. Kaspersky Safe Kids enables you to block the adult content and websites of your choice. You’ll get full control over where your child can go online. If you’re unsure about where to start, you can also choose ready-made categories that cover the riskier spaces on the internet for kids. This budget-friendly pick also allows you to track how many hours per day your child is accessing devices. There’s also location tracking. Learn more