Nothing replaces parental supervision and input, but these programs can lend a hand. Be sure to discuss family ground rules for computer use with your children, along with how to handle themselves if they come across something on the net that's inappropriate.

Crayon Crawler
Only approved sites can be visited, parents can add to the list, closed chats and messaging available limited only to other kids. Features the first talking chat room.

Cyber Patrol
Cyber Patrol is software used to manage Internet access, limit the total time spent online and block access to Internet sites that you deem inappropriate.

Cyber Snoop
Cyber Snoop shows you what information has been exchanged with your children by monitoring their on-line activity. If monitoring components are disabled without a password, the computer will shut down and reinstate the missing monitoring modules.

CYBERsitter
Cybersitter - gives the ability to limit children's access to objectionable material on the Internet. Parents can choose to block, block and alert, or simply alert them when access is attempted to these areas.

KIWE - Kid's Internet World Explorer
A "kid-safe" browser available in English or in Spanish.

Net Nanny
Net Nanny monitors and blocks various inappropriate sites and subject matter defined by parents, teachers or supervisors. Net Nanny can also block unauthorized use of specified software on or offline.

Smart Block
Blocks sites, words on the screen and can control file access too. Free trial download.

Software4Parents
A resource for parents who want to learn more about Internet filtering and monitoring software.

Surfin' Annette
A browser for kids that blocks sites based on words, phrases, and specific sites. The parent can easily change the word list, phrase list and site list.

Timed Internet Connection
A hardware timing device that allows parents to program specific time schedules for their children's Internet access.

We-blocker
Make an account for each browser user, comes with list of recommended and blocked sites. Parents can block or unblock sites at will and share recommendations with other users. Free.

Filtered ISPs

Integrity Online
Keep your family browsing safely with this filtered internet service provider. Visit their site to see if they are in your area.

Internet 4 Families
This is an internet service provider that searches out and blocks inappropriate content for families, before it ever sees your computer. Also has a service available for schools. Mac, Win95/98 and Win3.x

ViaFamily
Rated-G Online is a national filtered Internet Service Provider that offers unrestricted Internet access by utilizing state-of-the-art server based content management combined with its own proprietary technology that restricts pornography and other content deemed inappropriate.