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Guides for Safer YouTube
What we've learned about parental controls, content safety, and making YouTube work for families.
YouTube Supervised Accounts: Setup, Controls and Limitations (2026)
Learn how a YouTube supervised account works, how to set one up with Family Link, what children can access, and which limitations parents should know.
7 Best YouTube Kids Alternatives for 2026 (Compared)
YouTube Kids alternatives compared for 2026: whitelist-only apps, device-level controls, and broad parental control suites, with what each one actually does.
Does YouTube Have Parental Controls? Complete Breakdown (2026)
Does YouTube have parental controls? Yes: Restricted Mode, YouTube Kids, and Family Link/Supervised Experience. Here is exactly what each one does and does not cover.
How to Block YouTube Channels for Kids (All Devices, 2026)
How to block a YouTube channel for your kid on iPhone, Android, and the web, plus why blocking one channel at a time is a losing game and what to do instead.
How to Lock YouTube to One Channel (or Just a Few)
How to lock YouTube to one channel or a small approved list for your kid. Free built-in options, their limits, and a purpose-built app that does it properly.
AI Slop on YouTube: How to Keep AI-Generated Videos Away From Your Kids
AI-generated videos now make up a large share of what YouTube recommends to young children. What the research shows, how to spot AI slop, and how to block it.
Australia's Under-16 YouTube and Social Media Ban: What Parents Can Do
Australia's under-16 social media ban includes YouTube accounts. Learn what changed, whether YouTube Kids is affected, and how Kivvie helps parents keep YouTube safer.
How Much YouTube Is Too Much? Screen Time Limits by Age (2026)
How much YouTube is ok for kids? 2026 screen time limits by age, AAP guidance, and why curated viewing beats a timer. Free app to try.
Parental Control App for YouTube (iPhone and Android): What Works
A parental control app for YouTube needs to do one thing Screen Time and Family Link cannot: pick the channels. No Shorts, no algorithm, you approve every channel.
YouTube Whitelist for Kids: How to Only Allow Approved Channels
A YouTube whitelist for kids blocks everything except channels you pick. No Shorts, no algorithm, you approve every channel. Here is how to set one up.
YouTube Kids vs Kivvie: Which Is Actually Safer? (Honest Comparison)
An honest comparison between YouTube Kids and Kivvie. See which app gives parents real control over what their children watch on YouTube.
How to Make YouTube Safe for Kids: 7 Steps That Work
How to make YouTube safe for kids. 7 concrete steps using restricted mode, supervised accounts, and whitelist-only apps.
Why YouTube Shorts Are Bad for Kids and How to Block Them
Why YouTube Shorts are bad for kids, how they affect attention, and how to block or disable YouTube Shorts for kids with Kivvie.