AppsAges 6–9
YouTube Kids: a parent’s guide to content and controls
Choose YouTube Kids settings with confidence: age bands, approved videos, advertising, repeat viewing and practical ways to make watching a family activity.
3 min read3 Oct 2026
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Apps & Platforms
Understand the feeds, messages, privacy choices and account rules behind popular apps.
10 free guidesAppsAges 10–12
YouTube supervised accounts: what parents can control
Understand YouTube’s child and teen supervision, content levels, comments and Shorts limits, plus the different account rules for Australian families.
3 min read3 Oct 2026
AppsAges 13–16
TikTok: a parent’s guide to teen settings and habits
A practical TikTok guide for families: account ages, Family Pairing, private sharing, messages and turning creative inspiration into real-world activities.
3 min read3 Oct 2026
AppsAges 13–16
Snapchat: a parent’s guide to friends, maps and Family Center
Understand Snapchat’s Family Center, location sharing and teen privacy, with conversations about disappearing messages, friendship pressure and contacts.
3 min read3 Oct 2026
AppsAges 13–16
Instagram Teen Accounts: settings and decisions for parents
Explore Instagram Teen Accounts, private profiles, messaging, content controls and supervision, with ways to discuss comparison, creativity and public sharing.
3 min read3 Oct 2026
AppsAges 13–16
Discord: a parent’s guide to servers, chat and Family Center
Understand Discord servers, private messages, teen protections and Family Center, with a practical plan for friends, community rules, spending and downtime.
3 min read3 Oct 2026
AppsAges 13–16
WhatsApp: a parent’s guide to messaging and family controls
Make family messaging work well on WhatsApp: parent-managed accounts, teen controls, group choices, privacy checks and everyday habits for respectful contact.
3 min read3 Oct 2026
AppsAges 13–16
Twitch: a parent’s guide to livestreams, chat and spending
Understand Twitch’s live format, account ages, teen family settings and purchases, with a practical plan for choosing creators and protecting family time.
3 min read3 Oct 2026
AppsAges 13–16
ChatGPT for teenagers: learning, privacy and parental controls
Help teens use ChatGPT thoughtfully: age rules, study mode, parental controls, privacy and habits for checking answers and producing their own work.
3 min read3 Oct 2026
AppsAges 13–16
Pinterest: a parent’s guide to ideas, privacy and teen settings
Help teens use Pinterest for creative projects, with guidance on age rules, private profiles, messages, shopping links and keeping inspiration realistic.
3 min read3 Oct 2026