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We spent 50+ hours testing 30+ parental control apps to see which ones actually stop YouTube's algorithm from recommending age-inappropriate content to children.
January 15, 2026
Read our deep-dive review of WhitelistVideo, the only parental control app built exclusively around a whitelist-first approach to YouTube filtering.
March 20, 2026
Tired of your kids wasting hours on addictive, auto-playing YouTube Shorts? We tested five effective ways to block or disable Shorts on any device.
June 18, 2026
Many parents assume YouTube Kids is 100% safe, but our testing revealed concerning loopholes and content failures. Here is what you need to know.
April 10, 2026
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Senior Product Analyst
Priyanka Osei is a digital safety expert with over 10 years of experience evaluating parental control software and testing child-safety applications.
Child Psychology Consultant
Dr. Naledi Kruger holds a PhD in Developmental Psychology and specializes in researching the cognitive and emotional impacts of digital media on child development.
Online Safety Advocate
Tobias Renwick is a former educator and cyber-security consultant who works with schools and parent groups to promote digital citizenship and safe habits.
