SCREENTIME MANAGEMENT APPS
Screen time on iPhone and iPads
Circle with Disney WiFi router
Small box as well as an app that pairs with your router
Pause the Internet button
Individual content filters for each family member
Set time limits on apps like Facebook, Snapchat, Netflix and more
Set a recurring use schedule on each device
The control phone can block other phones for any period of time and unblock at any time
Set a recurring use schedule on each device
Block specific apps
A great app for students
Gain points by keeping your phone locked when you’re on campus
Use points to get discounts and coupons to businesses near you
Pocket Points is popular among college students and is trying to grow their high school presence
You can request a high school or university on the app
Social Media monitoring
Text monitoring
Email monitoring
Parental Alerts
Works with schools too
Set bedtime and school time restrictions for specific apps
Set limits on screen time
Pause a device or give Bonus time
Block all apps at lights out
Block specific apps
Set limits on screen time
Set a recurring use schedule on each device
Set content filters
Block apps and internet usage
Available for iPhone and Android
Geofence locations
Track device locations
Get usage reports
Set recurring device schedule
Block adult content
Net Nanny - Parental controls, not great for mobile but good for PCs
Mobile Fence - Parental controls and GPS tracking for Android devices
Verizon Family Base - Monitor wireless activity and set usage limits
AT&T Secure Family - Manage internet and email activity on computers
T-Mobile Family Mode - Manage minutes, messages and downloads on phones
XFINITY TV Online parental controls - Restricts what children can watch online
DRIVING
Do Not Disturb - While Driving on iPhone
DriveMode - Available on Android
All the big carriers have apps to help you on this too. Ask your carrier for the latest
ARTICLES
Think your kid (or you) could be a screen zombie? Take the 'Screenagers' test - Los Angeles Times
Learning How to Exert Self-Control - New York Times
Compulsive Texting Associated with Poorer School Performance Among Girls - American Psychological Association
Compulsive Texting Takes Toll on Teenagers - New York Times
Teaching Self-Control Tips - Provides evidence-based information about parenting and child development.
ORGANIZATIONS
Common Sense Media - Empowers parents, teachers, and policymakers by providing unbiased information, trusted advice, and innovative tools to help them harness the power of media and technology as a positive force in all kids’ lives.
Center For Humane Technology - Former tech execs worried that technology is “hijacking our minds and society” and are working to raise awareness inside tech companies.
Family Online Safety Institute - International, non-profit organization that works to make the online world safer for kids and their families.
Empowering Parents - Committed to providing parents with sound advice through podcasts, an active blogging community and parenting programs.