We are still in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. It has halted all major events and conferences around the world, and even schools have been shut down to prevent the spread of the virus.
While having all members of the family sheltered in one place seem like the ultimate way to bond, we can't deny the fact that the internet has become a huge part of our lives. We're all guilty of spending more time on our gadgets than talking to one another, so can we really blame kids for wanting to be present in the digital world too?
It's become a huge problem for parents, considering it seems impossible to know every single thing children do online. But there's a way to protect your child from the bad side of the web -- presenting some of the best parental control apps you should be installing on your kid's phone or computer.
Bark
Bark is an app that helps parents monitor texts and emails coming in and out of their kids' gadgets. It also tracks online activity from social media and in case your child happens to be viewing or searching terms that seem questionable, you'll get an alert.
This app can also track signs of depression, cyberbullying, adult content search, and even warns parents of potential online predators.
Bark costs $99 per year per family. It's now offering a 7-day free trial if you download the app today.
Net Nanny
Net Nanny is one app with a smart AI that tracks dangerous or questionable content and blocks them. This works well for parents having a hard time tracking what their kids are doing online, especially if they're starting to discover adult content, drugs, or weapons. Parents can also set a screen time limit in case one of your kids have become addicted to their gadgets.
Net Nanny costs $55 yearly for a family that uses up to 5 devices.
Goya-Move
While the abovementioned apps are more focused on monitoring online activity, Goya-Move is more concerned about your child's physical activity. It's effective to help your kids get up and do something else instead of staring at their screens for the whole day.
Goya-Move has controls in which parents can lock certain apps until their kid completes a chore or activity. There's also a "blackout" mode so your kids can focus doing their homework, spend time with you and their siblings, or in case you're having a hard time putting them to bed.
You'll have to pay $2 to register your first child, and each additional child will cost $1 per month.
