Google's new site offers advice for parents on using technology

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Parents have been forced to adapt quickly in recent times as schools, daycares, and eventually summer camps have closed for quarantine. Almost immediately, many children have turned to online services for learning and entertainment. Being a parent in this day and age means raising the first generation of children growing up surrounded by technology, where technology is everywhere – at school, at home, even in your pocket.

With this in mind, Google has launched a new website in Ukraine, Google Families, with useful resources for families raising children in the digital world during these difficult times. This is a site for parents who want to teach their children about online safety, set up parental controls, or find quality content.



"Parental Control" section
The "Parental Control" section contains tools that will help parents colombia number data set rules for their child's use of digital content.

Yes, you can set rules in the Family Link app to help your kids manage their time wisely between learning, play, and technology. With Family Link, parents can create supervised accounts for their kids, set screen time limits, manage what their kids watch, and even track their location (if they have their phone with them). Here are some tips to help your family get the most out of Family Link:

Control your child's access to content
App history reports let you see how much time your child spends on their favorite apps. If you think they're using a particular app too much, you can limit the amount of time they can use it or hide it from your child's device altogether. You can also encourage your child to use certain apps more often by adding them to the Always Allowed list.
Monitor screen time
It’s hard for kids to gauge how much time they spend on their devices, so it’s a good idea to set a daily limit so they learn to take breaks. If you suspect your child is using their phone late, you can also set a bedtime so the device is locked until morning. This way, nothing will interrupt your child’s sleep and daily routine.
Help your child put their phone down
You can remotely lock your child's device at any time, such as when they're eating, doing homework, or when it's time for a break. This will help your child put their device down and focus on other things.
To manage your child's compatible Android or Chromebook devices with Family Link, first download the app from Google Play or the Apple App Store .