Instead, we recommend checking out native OS apps, like Apple's Screen Time, Google's Family Link, and Microsoft's Family Safety, for comprehensive, free child-monitoring software. We also...

There are a range of options, from apps that simply block content and limit screen time to those that use AI to scan text messages for worrisome statements. Some tech-savvy parents may choose a...

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