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A Safer Way for Kids to Browse Online Videos

May 26, 2015 5 Comments

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When a preschooler is handed an iPad, there’s nothing more popular than YouTube.  My own son has been unleashed on the video platform, when I’m handling something important (no parenting shame!).  The fact that so many programming options, creative outlets and even his favorite characters are featured in videos is a lifesaver in certain moments.  But, that being said, the platform’s “related” videos are getting weirder, weirder, and more random.  One time, I set up a beloved episode of Octonauts, and not 2 minutes later, Red had swiped, clicked and watched his way to a whole other topic, genre and type of video.  Thankfully, it was only the toy collector videos that are springing up everywhere (I just don’t get the appeal there…) but a few clicks more and some seedy content could be close.  Or even content that’s just too mature for my 4-year-old.

So what’s a mom to do? How do you let your kids browse online videos?  Sure, there are some parental controls and kid-centric areas, but from what I’ve experienced, any child that can read can break that parental lock (translating words into their arabic number counterparts).  That’s not very parent-y.  Some very seedy content has been creeping it’s way into that platform, too.  USA had a story on that here. Yikes!

A Safer Way for Kids to Browse Online Videos

Pre-Screened Alternatives

The other alternative is something like KidKam.  It’s a community of teachers and pediatricians who empower parents to regain control over how their kids watch videos online.  These experts are paid to handpick and screen high quality and educational videos from around the web and put them into a safe, kid friendly portal.  That means every video that comes onto KidKam has been previewed, AND approved.  No seedy content. And the related videos? Actually related.

When Red tested out the FREE website, I had previously tried it myself, bookmarking several marine videos about animals.  When he took a look, he was enthralled with the choices, and I was thrilled that the related videos that kept coming up were always safe, always related and pre-screened.  Yes, there are plenty of those toy un-boxings, music videos, and even puppetry along with educational videos, but it makes me feel a whole-heck of a lot safer about handing my child a piece of tech.  And I’m big on choosing the right level of internet safety for your family!!

One thing I wish KidKam had is an all-inclusive app.  The website access works on the iPad, but with so many clickable options, my son gets overwhelmed and expects it to behave like and app, but it doesn’t; it scrolls and behaves like a website.  With over 60% of internet users being on a mobile device, I hope they develop an app quickly!

A Safer Way for Kids to Browse Online Videos: KidKam Portal

Parental Controls

 Upon further inspection, the parental controls are actually that. They feature security questions like your bank would – what color was your first car, where was your first job, etc. Things that even a reading-age child wouldn’t know to answer.  Those high-level parental controls let you choose what age group videos to show (Pre-k, Kindergarten, ages and grade levels), what categories are okay, and what tags to disable.  So, if your kid is petrified of wolves, you can un-select that tag. 🙂  Because nightmares aren’t cool, man.

Premium Features

While KidKam is FREE, some features like the advanced controls are available at a membership of $3.99/mo or $29.99/year. It’s a little steep on the front end, but if your family is big into tech and you want that added level of parental controls, or if you are a teacher and need that portal to help your kids browse online videos, it’s worth it.

Giving Back Locally to You

This is pretty cool.  Kid Kam’s School Reinvestment Program (pdf to review!) is a giving back program where the company gives back 25% of our subscription revenue to organizations that support local schools, like PTA/PTOs (which is awesome. Local rules).  Kidkam is continuing to build the organization registration portal and adding it to the checkout process so keep an eye out for that option to not only participate in safe video browsing as well as helping out your local organizations!
Make sure to follow along and ask questions on Facebook and Twitter  to get the most out of your screening community and promote online safety while your kids  browse online videos! Enter below to win a premium account with all the premium features of KidKam for LIFE! There will be five winners, so enter now with the rafflecopter below. 18+ only, please!

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Comments

  1. Kendra says

    May 27, 2015 at 5:55 pm

    I’d love to try this app. I’ve been pretty lucky that we haven’t ventured into unsafe online content but I think it’s going to be great for my little one. We protected the big one from technology more but the little one gets exposed from his brother as well.

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  2. Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious? says

    May 27, 2015 at 9:50 pm

    This is definitely a cool idea, but I agree with you, I think an app is totally the way to go! hopefully, it’s in the works!

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  3. Brenna says

    May 28, 2015 at 8:22 am

    I love using kidkam in my classroom both for educational things and fun brain breaks. I agree an app would be wonderful!

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  4. Samantha Smart says

    May 28, 2015 at 10:17 am

    Sounds like a great option!

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  5. Amy says

    May 28, 2015 at 1:09 pm

    Hello,
    My child watches pg shows and I would like to keep it that way.
    Great giveaway!

    Reply

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