Parenting Skills

How to Block Websites on Chrome to Keep Your Child Safe




1. Block Websites Using Apple Screen Time (iOS Devices)

Apple's Screen Time allows you to block individual websites or limit adult content on your child's iPhone or iPad.

Steps:
1. Go to Settings > Screen Time.
2. Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions > Content Restrictions.
3. Select Web Content.
4. Choose one of the options:
- Limit Adult Websites: Blocks explicit content automatically.
- Allowed Websites Only: Allows access to specific sites you choose.
5. To block specific sites, tap Add Website under Never Allow and enter the URLs.
6. Tip: Enable Family Sharing to ensure kids can't change these settings.

2. Block Websites Using Google Family Link (Android Devices)

Family Link gives parents control over Chrome browsing by allowing or blocking websites.

Steps:
1. Open the Family Link app.
2. Select your child's account > Manage Settings > Google Chrome.
3. Choose from the following options:
- Allow All Sites: No restrictions.
- Try to Block Explicit Sites: Filters violent and adult content (not 100% accurate).
- Only Allow Approved Sites: Restricts browsing to specific sites you manually allow.
4. Tap Manage Sites to manually block or allow particular websites.

3. Block Websites Using Bark (Best Comprehensive Tool)

Bark provides advanced parental controls, letting you block websites by category (e.g., social media, gaming, adult content) or individual sites.

Steps:
1. Sign in to your Bark dashboard.
2. Find your child's profile > Tap Screen Time.
3. Go to Rules and select a time-based rule set (Default, School Time, Bedtime, Free Time).
4. Choose:
- Filter: Block common apps/websites by category.
- Exceptions: Manually add specific websites to block.
5. Repeat for other rule sets as needed.

Bonus: Enable SafeSearch for Safer Google Browsing

SafeSearch filters out inappropriate content like explicit images, pornography, and gore from Google search results.

Steps:
1. In your Bark dashboard, tap Screen Time > Rules.
2. Scroll down to Safe Search.
3. Toggle Search Engines to "cOn" to make SafeSearch mandatory for Google.

Why Use These Tools?

  • Apple Screen Time: A good free starting point for iOS users.
  • Google Family Link: Allows content filtering for Android devices.
  • Bark: Comprehensive solution for blocking websites, apps, and inappropriate content by categories.

Tip: Combining website blocking with open conversations about online safety ensures your child stays protected and learns smart browsing habits.

Take control of Chrome and create a safer online environment for your child today!

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