Parental Controls

Create supervised child accounts on each device and platform

Use Apple Family, Google Family Link, Microsoft/Xbox child accounts where available.

Set a parental control PIN or passcode and store it securely

Prevent kids from changing settings; save in a password manager or secure note.

Set screen time limits per device

Apply limits per device and sync rules across linked child accounts when possible.

Set daily and bedtime limits on smartphones (iOS/Android)

Use Screen Time on iPhone or Digital Wellbeing on Android to schedule downtime.

Set app-specific limits on tablets

Restrict high-use apps and set individual time caps for games and social apps.

Limit console and TV gaming hours

Set weekday and weekend windows and daily playtime for Xbox/PlayStation/Nintendo.

Enable web and app content filters on your router and services

Turn on family or safe filtering at the network level and in browsers.

Customize content categories to block (violence, adult, gambling)

Tailor filters to the child’s age and block unsafe categories.

Turn on SafeSearch on browsers and search apps

Enable SafeSearch in Google, Bing and within each browser used at home.

Enable YouTube Kids or turn on Restricted Mode in YouTube

Use YouTube Kids for young children; use Restricted Mode for older kids.

Review and approve age-appropriate apps and downloads

Require parental approval for new apps and check age ratings before allowing.

Enable app and in-app purchase controls requiring parental approval

Turn off one-click purchases and require authentication for purchases.

Enable location sharing and set visibility rules for teens

Agree which family members can see location and when sharing is allowed.

Review privacy and sharing settings in social apps

Set accounts to private, limit who can message or tag, and review friend lists.

Schedule regular privacy and screen-time conversations with your child

Set a monthly reminder to review rules and adjust limits together.

Sign out and remove child access from old or unused devices

Deauthorize old devices and change passwords if a device is lost or replaced.

Test settings while signed in as a child account to confirm restrictions

Try opening blocked content and requesting apps to verify controls work.