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Step by Step guide on locking websites/apps for children

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Step by Step guide on locking websites/apps for children

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The internet puts the world at your fingertips. From laughing at your favorite shows to shuddering at the news, anything you want to access is just a click away. But that may be worrisome if you're a parent or teacher.

Children often have access to multiple devices. Make sure to project each of them by implementing parental controls. They are available on most major internet-enabled devices such as computers, smartphones and gaming systems.

Parental controls help reduce the risk of your child viewing inappropriate content on the web. In addition to setting parental controls, it's important to monitor your child's internet activity and use age-appropriate settings on devices.

What Can Parental Controls Do?

Parental controls are software or device-specific options that allow parents to monitor their child's internet use. They prevent children from accessing inappropriate, unsuitable, or illegal content online. They can be implemented within your internet service provider, search engines, video streaming sites, chat software and more. Parental controls can practice the following prevention methods:

Control or block the video games your child can access

Filter web browsers and only show pre-approved websites

Prevent children from using certain services

Manage search engines to limit what a child can search online

Manage types of videos that are searchable

How to Set Parental Controls

Parental controls can prevent and filter a variety of inappropriate content for little ones. However, figuring out how to set parental controls on each device can be confusing. We explain how to set them on the following devices and services:

Computer Operating System Parental Controls

Most computer operating systems contain parental control settings to ensure your child is safe from the minute they turn on their device.
Content restrictions include:

Blocking inappropriate apps, games and media

Requiring children to ask a parent before purchasing in the Microsoft Store

Blocking inappropriate websites

Blocking inappropriate apps, games and media:

1. Set up a child account through Windows Settings. If you already have one, find your child's name and choose Content Restrictions.

2. In the case that your child downloaded something prior to these limitations, you can block it by going to the Activity page. Your child will need permission to use it again and you can approve or disapprove via email.

Blocking inappropriate websites:

1. Scroll to from off to Web browsing and toggle Block inappropriate websites On.

2. For blocking specific sites, add their URLs under Always blocked.

3. To limit your child to only browse specific websites, check the box next to Only allow these websites.

Require kids to ask a parent before purchasing in the Microsoft Store: Mac OS Parental Controls Internet content filter To enable internet content filtering:

1. Select Parental Controls.

2. Choose the user account on the left side of the window that you want to enable filtering for (your child's account).
Note: Parental Controls cannot be enabled for administrator accounts. Make sure your child's account has managed access and is not an admin.

3. Select "Enable Parental Controls."

4. Click the Content tab.

5. Choose one of the three modes under Website Restrictions (unrestricted, automatic, whitelist).

Apple's Internet content filter three modes:

"Allow unrestricted access to websites" (unrestricted): This logs websites that the account visits, but does not restrict web browsing. Parents can view visited websites under the Logs tab of Parental Controls preferences.

"Try to limit access to adult websites automatically" (automatic): Filters websites with inappropriate content similar to the way mail applications identify "junk" mail. This filter can identify whether a web page is safe or not by inspecting the website's text and structure. It also blocks websites if the website identifies as adult-oriented using or rating systems. This setting logs all visited and blocked websites, and flags blocked websites in the Logs tab of Parental Controls preferences.
The internet content filter cannot examine the encrypted content of a page (https or SSL encryption). For this reason, encrypted websites must be allowed using the Always Allow list. If not, the encrypted websites will automatically be blocked.

"Allow access to only these websites" (whitelist): This will restrict any website that is not listed.

Chrome OS on Chromebook

1. Sign into your Chromebook.

2. Click on your account photo located in the lower right-hand corner of the screen.

3. The Users interface should be visible. Select a check mark next to the Enable supervised users setting. Then select Done to return to the previous screen.

4. You now have a supervised profile and if successful, you'll receive an email with more details.

Parental Control Chrome Extension
Internet Browser Parental Controls

Now that you have the device's OS system controlled, it's time to start on internet browser parental controls. We have detailed instructions for the three most common internet browsers: Google Chrome, Firefox and Safari.

Listed above, safari parental control is the same as Mac OS parental controls.
Safari Additional Support
Google Chrome

1. Log into your Google account.

2. Click on the main menu button in the top right-hand corner with three vertical dots.

3. Next, click on and a new Add Chrome window will open.

You can also see which sites your child visits in the Activity setting and approve/disapprove their requests to access sites.

Firefox automatically checks the parental controls on your device and sets itself to Prefer:Safe mode. This will auto turn on the safety feature on each website your child visits as long as there are active parental controls on your computer. The feature can only be turned off through password-protected parental settings on your operating system. That way your child will not be able to deactivate this feature through the Firefox browser. are Firefox add-ons for parental control.

Search Engine Parental Controls

While your OS system and internet browsers may be secure, it's important to implement search engine parental controls. Kids will most likely use search engines to find websites for recreational use or educational use. Make sure their search is monitored by adding parental controls using our guide below.

Google SafeSearch

1. Go to the Google search engine.

2. Under "SafeSearch filters," check the box next to "Turn on SafeSearch."

3. At the bottom of the page click Save.

Note: For added protection, change the SafeSearch filters setting from Moderate to Strict.

1. Open the Yahoo search engine in a browser or open the Yahoo search app and sign in.

2. Search for a term, then scroll down to Settings at the bottom left of the page.

3. Click Settings.

Video Streaming Parental Controls

When it comes to video content, there are millions of videos getting published daily. Keep your children protected from PG-13 to R-rated content with these parental controls for video streaming. We have added parental controls for the most common video streaming sites: YouTube, Netflix and Hulu.

YouTube Kids has become available on both iOS and Android platforms. It is parental control enabled and filtered just for kids. YouTube Kids focuses its content on music, education and other categories. We recommend downloading this to their iPhones (if applicable) and/or keeping YouTube locked/passcode enabled if downloaded on your phone. If you still want to use the original YouTube app, follow these steps.

Note: In order to make sure kids do not turn off parental controls, sign out of your YouTube account in the browser/app and the settings will be locked. The settings are browser specific, so you will need to repeat for every browser.

For Netflix, there are a variety of controls that you can choose from. They have hard and soft controls that parents can set up along with maturity levels for each individual profile.
Here are the types of age-limiting parental controls:

Little Kids: Only shows and movies suited for "all ages" will be available.

Older Kids: Media rated all ages, 7+ and some 13+ will be available.

Teens: Movies and shows suitable for teens (13+) will be shown.

Adults: All listed media will be available.

Account-level hard controls:

Requiring a PIN for specific maturity ratings: Set a 4-digit PIN that is required to play any video content above a selected maturity level on any profile. The PIN ensures that your child doesn't watch content rated above the selected maturity level.

Requiring a PIN for specific video content: Set a 4-digit PIN that must be entered to play specific video content on any profile. This ensures your child does not watch the particular video content.

Setting up your PIN: Account-level soft controls

Choose a maturity level for a profile: Set a maturity level for a profile to control the video content available for that profile. The parent or guardian then ensures their child only uses their correct profile.
Set the maturity level for a profile:

1. Choose the profile you'd to edit.

2. Under Allowed TV shows and movies, choose your desired maturity leve l.

Little kids only- G, TV-Y, TV-G: video content suitable for all ages

Older kids and below - PG, TV-Y7, TV-Y7-FV, TV-PG : video content suitable for older kids

Teens and below - PG-13, TV-14: video content suitable for teens

All Maturity levels- R, NC-17, TV-MA: watch all video content, including mature content

3. Select Save.

Note: the primary account holder's profile can only be set to For Teens and below or All Maturity levels.

Hulu parental control is based on the age associated with your Hulu profile. User accounts who specify an age under 17 will not be allowed to watch mature content (films rated R or TV-MA shows) using their individual profile. Hulu will also respect your device's parental controls on devices such as an Xbox One. For Hulu Plus subscribers, there is a section you can set up for your little ones.

Gaming Parental Controls

In many households, gaming is a popular choice for children and teens. It can even be a more popular activity than spending time online, so it's important to make sure your parental controls are secure. Follow these how-tos for the most popular gaming systems.
Block inappropriate apps, games and media: Block inappropriate websites:

1. Sign in with your adult account on your Xbox.

2. Press the Xbox button to open up the guide and then choose System > Settings > Account > Family.

3. Select the drop-down to view all of the options.

4. Choose the desired level of web filtering.

Require kids to ask a parent/guardian before purchasing on Microsoft Store:

1. Sign in with your adult Account on the console.

2. Select Privacy & online safety > Xbox Live privacy > View details & customize > Buy & download and select On from the drop-down.

Set Up Monthly Spending Limits:

Go to Settings > Parental Controls/Family Management > Family Management
Restrict Access to Network Features:

Under Network Features you can choose to allow a child family member to communicate with other players on PSN or view content created by other players.
Set Rating Levels for Games/Blu-ray Discs and DVDs:

Select the user you want to set the age level for, then select Applications/Devices/Network Features and choose the content you would like to restrict. Information on age level .
Disable use of Web Browser and Playstation VR: Set a login passcode:

1. Set a 4-digit passcode with the corresponding buttons on your DS4 controller.

2. Enter the 4-digit passcode again to confirm.

3. Once you've set the passcode, you can change or delete the login passcode at any time.

Nintendo Wii

Nintendo DS
Levels of parental controls:
Choose the control setting based on the age of your child for both games and films.
Games: Films:
If you are unsure which level to choose to prevent your child from playing a particular product, you can select the application or content from the XMB menu, press the Triangle button and then select Information.
Restrict the use of UMD and digital playback:

1. Input your password

2. Set the parental control level.

3. Once the levels are set, users who are restricted will see a padlock icon in place of the normal icon for the game or application. The default level is at 9, which is the 18 age rating.

Restrict the use of the internet browser:
Cell Phone Parental Controls

Whether your child has their own Android or Apple device or they use yours, it's important to set up cell phone parental controls. You can turn off function such as in-app purchasing, restricting web search, and more.

iPhone Parental Controls

Settings for iPhone and iPad in iOS 12
Set content & privacy restrictions:

Tap Continue, then select Use Screen Time Passcode to create a passcode. Re-enter the passcode to confirm.

Note: If you're setting up Screen Time on your child's device, follow the prompts until you get to Parent Passcode and enter a passcode. Then, re-enter the passcode to confirm.
Prevent web content: Prevent iTunes & App Store purchase:

1. Make your selections on which to Allow under Store Purchases & Redownloads.

2. Select Always Require a password.

Prevent explicit content and content ratings:
Android Parental Controls
Set up parental controls:

1. Sign in with your own Google account or use their account if they have one.

2. Scroll down and select Settings, and scroll until you see Parental controls.

3. The setting will be turned on and you can then tap each category to set how restricting you'd like each category to be.

Use Family Link:

1. Launch the app and select Get Started.

2. Answer a few questions about whether your child has a compatible device and select that you want to create a child's account and to start a family group.

3. Add their birthday and gender, then press Next.

4. Choose a Gmail username and press Next.

5. Agree to the Terms and Conditions and add credit card information.

6. To add the account on your child's device, start by turning on their phone and signing in using their account.

Note: You can review any apps that have been preinstalled on the phone to decide if they should be allowed to use them

Note: Below the Parental controls master switch there is a summary of which restriction is set for each type of content.

Parental Control Apps

The final step you can take to secure your child's online activity is with a parental control ap p. In the world of mobile phones and tablets, it adds a level of protection to keep your child safe.

Panda Dome Family helps you keep your child safe while spending time online. It allows system administrators to prevent users from accessing websites that contain unwanted content. It also features a GPS tracking system so you can always know where your children are. It can additionally block unwanted calls and allow parents/adults to block access to certain apps.
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The internet puts the world at your fingertips. From laughing at your favorite shows to shuddering at the news, anything you want to access is just a click away. But that may be worrisome if you're a parent or teacher. Children often have access to multiple devices.

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Tips on How to Get in Control of Your Child's Screen Time

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Tips on How to Get in Control of Your Child's Screen Time

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1. Set a good example with your own use of digital devices
2. Be open about the risks and responsibility of using a digital device, prepare your child for what they can encounter online.
3.  Put in place a family agreement and agree an appropriate length of time they can use their device.
4.  Use tech tools and parental control to manage the time they spend online and the apps they use
5.  Get the whole family to unplug and create 'screen free' zones at home, this could be the dinner table for example.
6.  Together find apps, site and games that will help children explore their passions and make screen time active.
7.  Encourage children to self-regulate the time they spend online and the activity they do to ensure they are having a positive impact on their wellbeing

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Benefits for Children with Special Needs

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Benefits for Children with Special Needs

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Increases communication:
By using affordable upgraded communication apps, children with special needs have the tools to clearly express their feelings and desires to people who can solve those needs. If a child is unable to use their voice, they can use their iPad to communicate their feelings, such as hunger, and can customize apps with images that show the common needs and desires in their daily life. As a result, children and their caregivers experience less frustration while communicating throughout the day.
Features include VoiceOver, which reads the screen out loud, Zoom, which magnifies the screen’s content, and Assistive Touch which allows you to adapt the touch screen prompts to the user’s unique physical needs.

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Even for children younger than preschool age, electronic devices can help to stimulate the imagination and senses.

Some electronic use may promote language and listening and help a child learn sounds and speech.

Electronic devices and games may encourage cognitive learning and the development of analytical skills.

This may in turn help children build innovative thinking and investigation skills, strategic thinking, and creativity.

Using computers may improve manual dexterity.

Mastering games builds confidence and develops hand-eye coordination.

Building computer literacy is an important skill in today's world.

Games that encourage players to move up levels and earn high scores may help develop mathematical and engineering skills, as well as the motivation to meet goals.

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Negative Effect Digital Devices can have on Children

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Negative Effect Digital Devices can have on Children

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The Effect Digital Devices has on Behaviour:
Increased screen time has been linked with unfavourable body composition, higher cardiometabolic risk, unfavourable behavioural conduct, lower fitness, and lower self-esteem in children. Considering this evidence, expert groups have issued guidelines on recreational ST that recommend no more than 2 h per day for children and youth (5–17 years), no more than 1 h for preschoolers (3–4 years) and older toddlers (2–3 years), and avoiding all screens for young toddlers and infants (< 2 years).

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Negative Effect Digital Devices can have on Children

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The Effect on Brain Function:
Screens can have a drug-like effect on the children's brains which can make them more anxious It can make children
Early data from a landmark National Institutes of Health (NIH) study that began in 2018 indicates that children who spent more than two hours a day on screen-time activities scored lower on language and thinking tests, and some children with more than seven hours a day of screen time experienced thinning of the brain’s cortex, the area of the brain related to critical thinking and reasoning more

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Negative Effect Digital Devices can have on Children

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Negative Effect Digital Devices can have on Children

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Effect on Sleep:
The Blue light from digital devices can trick the brain into thinking it is daytime, this will affect children's sleep patterns as it will take them longer to go to sleep if they are on digital devices before bed.
Children who watched more than two hours of TV a day were 64 percent less likely to get the recommended 10 hours of sleep compared to those who were on a screen for 30 minutes or less. It’s no secret that lack of sleep can lead to tired, cranky kids who are more likely to exhibit undesirable behaviour.