{"id":7478,"date":"2018-05-24T11:20:24","date_gmt":"2018-05-24T10:20:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/screentimelabs.com\/?page_id=7478"},"modified":"2021-10-25T14:30:51","modified_gmt":"2021-10-25T13:30:51","slug":"parental-controls","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/screentimelabs.com\/parental-controls\/","title":{"rendered":"Parental Controls"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n Using Parental Controls <\/h1>\n <\/header>\n
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We\u2019re on a mission<\/a> to help keep children safe online and make sure they don\u2019t miss out on their childhood.<\/p>\n

So we\u2019ve created step by step guides for parental controls<\/strong> on the most popular devices, apps and gaming consoles.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\n But what are parental controls? <\/h2>\n <\/header>\n
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This is the name for any apps or settings that give parents control over what their kids see and do online or on their devices. They give power back to parents to protect their kids from the dangers of the internet.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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9 out of 10 parents say that parental control software helps their kids\u00b9<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Kids who have a smartphone spend an average of 7.5 hours on it<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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\n <\/a>How to set up parental controls <\/h2>\n <\/header>\n
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It\u2019s easy if you know how. Our step by step guides show you how to set up parental controls on the most popular devices and apps.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Before you start make sure that you\u2019ve got information to back up any changes you make. How long do they use their devices\/apps for at the moment? What are they using them for? If kids push back on parental controls this helps explain you explain your decisions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Parents tell us the best way to get started is to talk. To help get the conversation started we\u2019ve created the Family Pact<\/strong>, a simple contract between parent and child on the use of mobile devices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\tDOWNLOAD THE FAMILY CONTRACT \t<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>

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\n News From The Blog <\/h2>\n <\/header>\n
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\n \n Recommended Screen Time by Age: Here’s What the Experts Say <\/a>\n \n by Screen Time Team <\/small>\n <\/h4>\n<\/article> \n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n Is Social Media Causing Body Image Issues for Your Child? <\/a>\n \n by Screen Time Team <\/small>\n <\/h4>\n<\/article> \n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n “Funny” Milk Crate Social Media Challenge Is Injuring Kids <\/a>\n \n by Screen Time Team <\/small>\n <\/h4>\n<\/article> \n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n 9 Creative Sites for Budding Artists <\/a>\n \n by Screen Time Team <\/small>\n <\/h4>\n<\/article> \n <\/div>\n <\/div>
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