The Real Reason Parental Controls Don’t Cover Everything
From Oh My Tech! by Sarah Kimmel
March 23, 2026 · 14 min · Season 5 · Episode 7
About this episode
This episode discusses the complexities of parental controls and managing children's digital lives.
Many parents wonder why there isn’t a single solution for “parental control” in their children’s digital lives. This video addresses the challenges of managing “screen time” and ensuring “internet safety” across various platforms. Understanding your child’s “digital footprint” is essential for effective “parenting tips” in today’s connected world. Sarah Kimmel is a Microsoft Certified IT Manager, who is also a mom. She currently helps families understand and manage the technology in their homes through YouTube Videos, Instagram posts, podcasts, and her website Family Tech Zone. She can also be found as a family tech expert on various TV news shows and podcasts.  SHOP MY FAVORITE PRODUCTS Amazon – https://urlgeni.us/amazon/familytech Bark Parental Controls – https://barkparentalcontrols.pxf.io/FamilyTech Pinwheel Smartphone for kids – https://www.pinwheel.com/?via=familytech Troomi Smartphone for kids – https://troomi.crrnt.app/A7pW5Yry   CONNECT WITH OTHER PARENTS On Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/groups/familytechhelp   On Reddit –…
People in this episode
Host: Sarah Kimmel
Topics covered
- parental controls
- screen time
- internet safety
- digital footprint
- parenting tips
Keywords
- parental controls
- screen time
- internet safety
- digital footprint
- parenting tips
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Organizations: Reddit, Microsoft, Family Tech Zone, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, TikTok, Spotify
Products: Bark Parental Controls, Pinwheel Smartphone for kids, Troomi Smartphone for kids
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