Updates, tips, and insights on keeping kids safe online.
If your child can't stop playing Roblox, you're not alone. Here's what the research says about gaming habits in kids and practical steps that actually help.
A no-nonsense look at every free parental control option available in 2026, what each one actually does, and where you'll hit the limits.
YouTube's algorithm is designed to keep your child watching. Here are the specific steps to take back control - from built-in settings to system-level blocks.
Finding out your child accessed pornography is scary. Here's how to handle the conversation, protect them going forward, and set up real safeguards.
Chromebooks are everywhere in schools and homes, but Google's built-in controls have real gaps. Here's how to properly lock down a Chromebook for your child.
Apple Screen Time has a well-documented bypass bug that's been open for years. Here's how to set up Mac parental controls properly and what to do about the gaps.
Discord is where your kids hang out with friends, but it's also full of unmoderated servers. Here's how Discord's safety settings actually work and where the gaps are.
Steam has powerful parental controls that most parents don't know about. Here's how to set up Family View, restrict the store, and manage what your child plays.
Kids staying up late on the computer is one of the most common screen time battles. Here's how to automatically enforce bedtime on Windows and Mac.
Everything you need to know about setting up parental controls on Windows 11, from built-in features to third-party tools.
Net Nanny has a 2.1 star rating on Trustpilot. Here's what's going wrong and which alternatives actually deliver on what Net Nanny promises.
Covenant Eyes takes screenshots of your screen and sends them to an accountability partner. For families who want protection without surveillance, here are better options.
Microsoft Family Safety's 'only allowed websites' feature breaks entire family accounts. If you've given up on it, here are alternatives that actually work on Windows.
Not sure if your teen's phone use has crossed the line? These are the concrete behavioral signs to watch for and specific steps you can take.
A practical comparison of parental control tools popular in Christian and faith-based families, from Covenant Eyes to Bark to newer options like 3Eyes.
AI chatbots are the newest screen time challenge for parents. Here's what's happening, what the risks are, and how to handle it.
A technical look at the most common ways kids defeat parental control software, and the architecture that makes a tool resistant to bypass.
There's a lot of noise about kids and screens. Here's what the peer-reviewed research from Haidt, Twenge, and Common Sense Media actually shows.
Standard parental control advice doesn't account for ADHD. Here's what actually works when your child's brain is wired for hyperfocus and impulsivity.
Homeschool families have unique needs for parental controls. The computer is both a classroom and a distraction. Here's how to handle both.
Qustodio has been around for years, but many parents are looking for something better. Here's an honest comparison of the top alternatives.
Bark is popular but it's not right for every family. We break down where Bark falls short and what alternatives offer that it doesn't.
Complete guide to blocking or limiting Roblox on your child's Windows PC or Mac, from simple settings to system-level controls.
A step-by-step guide to blocking or restricting YouTube on your child's computer, covering Windows 11, Mac, and Chromebook with pros and cons of each method.
Kids are resourceful. If your child found a way around your parental controls, here's why it happened and how to set up something they can't easily defeat.
Your kid watches YouTube for hours and nothing you say makes a difference. Here's what's really going on and the steps that actually help.
Introducing 3Eyes — a smarter way to keep your kids safe online without invading their privacy.