Parental controls for social media apps: real advice from a parent | Internet Matters

Social media apps are a big part of children’s everyday lives — but knowing how to manage them safely can feel overwhelming. In this video, Jenny shares how she uses app-level parental controls to help her children stay safe on social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat. From setting daily limits to approving in-app purchases and keeping accounts private, she explains how simple controls can support safer online habits as children grow. Jenny also shares why open conversations about app restrictions are just as important as the settings themselves — especially when children feel like their privacy is being checked. In this video, you’ll learn how to: ✔️ Approve app downloads and in-app purchases ✔️ Set daily limits on social media use ✔️ Keep social media accounts private ✔️ Talk to children about restrictions ✔️ Review app settings regularly Online safety works best in layers, combining parental controls with ongoing conversations. Layer up for online safety with Internet Matters - https://www.internetmatters.org/setup... 👉 Explore our parental controls guides: https://www.internetmatters.org/paren... #ParentalControls #OnlineSafety #SocialMediaSafety #DigitalParenting #LayerUp