How to Set Up Parental Controls on an iPhone and Android (Complete Beginner Guide)
Worried about what your child can access online? Giving a child their first smartphone can be exciting, but it also […]
Family & Children Technology
Family Technology & Online Safety for Parents
Phones, tablets, apps and the internet are a growing part of children’s lives. Simple Tech Guide provides clear, practical technology guidance for parents who want to help their children use devices safely and confidently.
Our beginner-friendly guides cover children’s first phones, screen time, parental controls, online safety and other everyday technology decisions without unnecessary technical jargon.
Choose what you need help with:
📱 A Child’s First Phone — Learn what to consider when deciding when your child is ready for a phone and how to set it up safely.
⏱️ Screen Time — Understand screen time and find practical ways to manage technology use at home.
⚙️ Parental Controls — Learn how parental controls work and how to set them up on common phones and devices.
🛡️ Keeping Children Safe Online — Find straightforward guidance about helping children use the internet more safely.
💬 Apps, Messaging & Social Media — Understand some of the apps and online services children may want to use.
🎮 Gaming & Devices — Learn about everyday technology considerations around games and connected devices.
🔒 Scams, Privacy & Online Safety — Visit our Online Safety guides for help with suspicious messages, passwords, privacy and common online risks.
Every family is different. Our guides are designed to help you understand the technology and available controls so you can make decisions that suit your child and family.
Not sure where to start? Browse the Family & Children Technology guides below and choose the topic that best matches what you need help with.
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