Now that laptops, tablets, and cell phones are being more prevalently used in today’s households, it is a good idea to look at parent controls for your home. Protect Young Eyes is a great resource for parents as they help families stay safe online. A 2020 post on the best parental control software shares vital insight in that “intentional, curious, consistent, caring conversations about everything, including technology, are the most effective parental controls you could ever use.” Parent involvement is the key to internet safety.

However, they also review and suggest many great parental controls for the home. Their highest-rated software was Bark, but they provide other suggestions as well. You can read the full review here.

Parents, Protect Young Eyes can be a great resource for online safety at home. Their website has many helpful tips on a variety of content areas. Please note that it also covers very real content as it relates to online safety. Check out their site for some helpful ideas or insight on specific websites/social media apps!