Start Here - parent guide
The Best First Step to Protect Kids Online
Short answer: Start with your router. It's the front door to the home internet.
Why this matters
Parents often start with the device that caused the latest problem. That makes sense emotionally, but the router gives you a stronger foundation for every device in the house.
What to do first
- Identify your router.
- Change the admin password.
- Turn on family-safe filtering.
- Test the block on multiple devices.
- Move next to phones, TVs, consoles, and schedules.
Common mistakes parents make
- Trying to do everything at once.
- Only fixing the device that got caught.
- Thinking you have to be technical to start.
How The WiFi Dad Blueprint helps
Start with Layer 1 if you want to block adult content at the router first. Choose the Complete Bundle if you want the whole house covered.