As a parent of a toddler, online security for my child is rarely something I think about these days. However, if you’re a parent that allows your child to use social networking as a way to communicate with friends, listen up…
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Qustodio is an app that lets you block categories of websites as well as specific sites, set up daily and weekly time limits for multiple devices and see which apps your child is using and for how long. The best part about it is that it’s FREE.
How does Qustodio Protect?
Qustodio works on desktop computers, laptops, mobile devices and tablets. It protects your child by blocking harmful pages of each website, not just the home page. The app pre-emptively blocks new, harmful websites before they’re even categorized. Read more…
How does Qustodio Protect on Social Media?
Qustodio is designed to monitor your kid’s social media accounts and can tell you everything from who they chat with to how much they chat with them. You can even see the content he or she is sharing with friends along with his/her current location.
I also love that Qustodio monitors your child’s text message usage to prevent sexting and other suspicious behavior.
How to Get Started with Qustodio
I encourage you to head over to www.qustodio.com to learn more about this great service. You can download the program for home, the office or your classroom. Stay with the free version or upgrade to premium for $44.95 or $79.95 per year (for home use).
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Help prevent your child from being involved with cyber bullying, sexting or worse.