A resource list for parents to keep children safe online

Social Media

FacebookSafety Resources for Parents – https://www.facebook.com/help/1079477105456277/

Parent Conversations – www.facebook.com/safety/parents/conversations/working-with-parents-to-keep-young-people-safe-online
InstagramParental Guide for Teens on Instagram – https://about.instagram.com/community/parents
TikTokGuardian’s Guide – www.tiktok.com/safety/en/guardians-guide/

Youth Safety and Well-being – https://www.tiktok.com/transparency/en-us/protecting-teens/

Safety on TikTok – https://support.tiktok.com/en/safety-hc/account-and-user-safety/user-safety
YouTube
Google		Kids & Teens – https://www.youtube.com/howyoutubeworks/kids-and-teens/

Family Link – https://families.google/familylink/
X (Twitter)About parental consent on X – https://help.twitter.com/en/using-x/parental-consent  
SnapChatTools and Resources for Parents – https://parents.snapchat.com/parental-controls  
PinterestResources for parents and caregivers of teens – https://help.pinterest.com/en/article/resources-for-parents-and-caregivers-of-teens
DiscordFamily Center for Parents and Guardians – https://support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/14155043715735-Family-Center-for-Parents-and-Guardians

Answering Parents’ and Educators’ Top Questions – https://discord.com/safety/360044149591-answering-parents-and-educators-top-questions
TwitchGuide for Parents and Educators – https://safety.twitch.tv/s/article/Guide-Parents-Educators

Gaming

NintendoNintendo Switch Parental Controls – www.nintendo.com/switch/parental-controls/
XboxXbox Family Settings app – www.xbox.com/en-US/apps/family-settings-app
PlayStationParental controls on PlayStation – www.playstation.com/en-us/parental-controls/
MinecraftParental Controls in Minecraft – www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/parental-controls
RobloxParental Controls Overview – https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/30428310121620-Parental-Controls-Overview
EpicEpic Games Parental Controls – www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/parental-controls
EA GamesFamily controls for peace of mind – www.ea.com/ea-app/parental-controls
Amazon GamesParental Controls – www.amazongames.com/en-us/support/new-world/articles/parental-controls
SteamFamily View – https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/6B1A-66BE-E911-3D98

Streaming Services

NetflixParental controls on Netflix – https://help.netflix.com/en/node/264
Amazon Prime VideoParental Controls on Prime Video – www.primevideo.com/help?nodeId=G26NRYUT8ATMMZRB
YouTube TVFilter content based on TV Rating – https://support.google.com/youtubetv/answer/7454855?hl=en
Max (HBO)How do I set parental controls? – https://help.hbomax.com/kn-en/Answer/Detail/000001260
HuluKids Profiles and Parental Controls on Hulu – https://help.hulu.com/s/article/restrict-content
Disney+Parental Controls on Disney+ – https://help.disneyplus.com/article/disneyplus-parental-controls
Apple TVParental Controls – https://support.apple.com/en-us/101657
Paramount+How do I set parental controls for Paramount+? – https://help.paramountplus.com/s/article/PD-How-do-I-set-parental-controls-for-Paramount  
PeacockDoes Peacock have parental controls? – www.peacocktv.com/help/article/does-peacock-have-parental-controls
CrunchyrollHow to set up Content Restrictions – https://help.crunchyroll.com/hc/en-us/articles/30662259576340-How-to-set-up-Content-Restrictions
Sling TVUsing Parental Controls – www.sling.com/help/en/learn-about-sling/using-sling/parental-controls
FandangoDoes Fandango have parental controls? – https://support.vudu.com/vudusupport/s/article/Does-Vudu-have-parental-controls
TubiModify Tubi Parental Controls settings – https://tubitv.com/help-center/App-Features-and-Settings/articles/5053608048667

Operating Systems

AppleFamilies – www.apple.com/families/
AndroidHow to set up parental controls on Google Play – https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/1075738
AmazonSet Parental Controls on Fire TV – www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GJF9SGT5262FJLQE
RokuHow do I block content using parental controls? – https://support.roku.com/article/208755938
MicrosoftMicrosoft Family Safety – https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/family-safety

Web Browsers

Google ChromeFamilies – https://families.google/
FirefoxBlock and unblock websites with parental controls on Firefox – https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/block-and-unblock-websites-parental-controls-firef
Microsoft EdgeLearn more about Kids Mode in Microsoft Edge – https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/learn-more-about-kids-mode-in-microsoft-edge-4bf0273c-1cbd-47a9-a8f3-895bc1f95bdd
SafariUse Parental Controls – https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201304

Standalone Tools

BarkParental Control App – www.bark.us
AuraParental Controls & Safe Gaming – https://www.aura.com/parental-controls
BoomerangParental Control App – https://useboomerang.com/
FamilyTimeParental Control App – https://familytime.io/
MobicipParental Control App – https://www.mobicip.com/
OurPactParental Control & Family Locator App – https://ourpact.com/
QustodioParental Control App – www.qustodio.com/en/
MMGuardianParental Control Tool – www.mmguardian.com
mSpyParental Control App – www.mspy.com/parental-control.html
EyeZyParental Control App – www.eyezy.com
uMobixParental Control Software – https://umobix.com/
CocospyParental Control App – www.cocospy.org
PhonseeParental Control App – https://phonsee.com/
KidsGuardParental Control Tool – www.clevguard.com/phone-parental-control
Norton FamilyNorton 360 Deluxe – https://us.norton.com/products/norton-360-deluxe
FamiSafeParental Control App – https://famisafe.wondershare.com/
gabbParental Control Hardware – https://gabb.com/
Light PhoneLight Phone – https://www.thelightphone.com/
XploraXGO3 Smartwatch for Kids – https://shop.myxplora.com/products/xgo3
Net NannyParental Control Tool – www.netnanny.com

Wifi Network

SynologyManaging Internet Access – https://www.synology.com/en-global/srm/feature/device_content_control
GryphonGryphon Tower AC3000 – https://gryphonconnect.com/products/gryphon-tower
Tp-LinkArcher AX90 – www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax90/
NetgearSmart Parental Controls – https://www.netgear.com/home/services/smart-parental-controls/
Google NestNest Wifi Pro – https://store.google.com/product/nest_wifi_pro

Internet Service Providers

SpectrumAbout Parental Controls – www.spectrum.net/support/tv/about-parental-controls
AT&TSmart Home Manager – www.att.com/support/article/u-verse-high-speed-internet/KM1336815/
XfinitySet Up Parental Controls for the Internet – www.xfinity.com/support/articles/set-up-parental-controls-with-comcast-networking
CoxCox Panoramic Wifi App Features – www.cox.com/residential/support/cox-panoramic-wifi-app-features.html 
VerizonParental Controls – www.verizon.com/support/residential/internet/security/parental-controls
T-MobileFamily Controls and privacy – www.t-mobile.com/privacy-center/education/family-controls 
CenturyLinkParental controls with Secure WiFi – https://www.centurylink.com/home/help/internet/security/set-parental-controls-on-modem.html

Last updated June 10, 2025.