Guides
Practical guides for parents of Android kids
Written for the moment you are actually in: a new phone, a 13th birthday, an app that keeps stopping, or a conversation you have been putting off.
Family Link
Your kid is turning 13 on Family Link. Here’s what actually changes now
Google changed the rules in 2026: turning 13 no longer ends Family Link on its own. What still changes, what you lose, and how to plan the next step.
TroubleshootingParental control app keeps stopping on Samsung? Fix it in 5 minutes
Location stuck at 3 pm, screen time at zero? The battery saver is closing the app. Exact settings for Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus, Oppo and Pixel.
SafetyParental control or stalkerware? 6 questions that tell you which one you’re looking at
Parental control apps and spy apps can share the same code. What separates them is consent and visibility. A six-question checklist for parents.
ParentingHow to talk to your teen about phone monitoring (without a door slam)
Word-for-word scripts for telling your child you want to monitor their phone, handling “you don’t trust me”, and agreeing rules. Ages 9 to 16.