Guides for parents
Plain answers about YouTube, children and screen time, with sources and the date we last checked.
- Shorts
How to block YouTube Shorts for kids on every device
Block or limit YouTube Shorts for your child on iPad, iPhone, Android, TV and computer, what the Shorts feed limit does, and what it does not catch.
- Calm shows
Low-stimulation shows for toddlers and preschoolers
Calm, low-stimulation shows for preschoolers and older toddlers on YouTube, rated by pace, with official channels for ages 3 to 8.
- Setup
The complete guide to YouTube parental controls (2026)
How to set YouTube parental controls on phone, tablet, TV and computer, what supervised accounts and YouTube Kids do, and the five gaps they leave.