The Real Reason Parental Controls Don’t Cover Everything

The Real Reason Parental Controls Don’t Cover Everything

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 &#8211…

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