Is Discord Safe? Blocking and Monitoring Options
*Article first published October 13, 2016* Discord is a free voice and text chat for gamers that works on desktops and phones. But is Discord safe? With the phone app gamers can keep up with chats and messages even when they are not playing the game. Discord allows...
Browser Parental Controls: How To Set Them Up
Concerned parents should consider browser parental controls when setting up the devices they provide their kids. As a parent living in the digital age, it can often seem difficult to control the media that your child consumes. While you trust that your child will make...
Google Home Devices Parental Control Features
Google Home devices' parental control features allow parents to tailor controls for each connected device and set up permissions for each user. Google Home parental control is powered by Family Link, which is free. Parents can use Family Link to manage controls and...
Enable Echo Devices Parental Controls With Amazon FreeTime
With the rising popularity of "smart home" devices like Google Home and Amazon Echo, many parents question how to protect kids from available content. Though initially there were not many options for parental controls, improved controls may be on the way. Soon you...
Internet Provider’s Parental Controls
Concerned parents should consider Internet Provider's Parental Controls when selecting a service and when setting up the devices they provide their kids. The five largest ISPs in the U.S. offer varied packages for parental monitoring and control. Here is the scoop on...
Wireless Service Provider’s Parental Controls
Keeping children protected online these days is a major undertaking. Smartphones and tablets only make it harder with their easy access to inappropriate apps, social media, and all that lurks on the internet. The good news is that there are a variety of parental...
Cable Provider’s Parental Controls
Did you know that you may have some options for parental control through your cable provider? Depending on who your provider is, there are several simple options to help you control and monitor your children. While there are many different providers for cable TV and...
What You Should Know About Parental Control Settings On Smartphones
Gulp! You did it. You got your child a smartphone. Now what? Here are two comprehensive guides to help you navigate parental control settings on smartphones. For iPhone, click here. For Android, click here. Good luck and as always, let us know if you have any...