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Welcome to AOL's Parents Central, your one-stop source for all of our Parental Controls, tools, tips and a host of other parenting resources. So you can know what your kids are up to online -- without having to peek over their shoulders.



Help Keep Your Kids Safer Online

Parental Controls help kids surf online more safely. You can choose whom they get e-mail from and IM with, and kids get an online experience designed for them.
With Parental Controls, you can:
  • Choose with whom your kids e-mail and IM
  • Control which Web sites your kids can visit
  • Decide when and for how long kids can go online
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Help Your Kids Succeed in School

AOL is devoted to helping you help your kids succeed in school. That's why we offer a wide variety of top tools and resources to give your kids an edge, including:
  • Homework Help for all grade levels
  • Top reference sources for easy research
  • Assessment tools and tips to help parents
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Kids Get a Version of AOL Just for Them

Your kids get all of the cool stuff they want from the Web -- and you get to relax more, knowing they're getting it all in a safer, more age-appropriate online environment.
  • KOLjr -- designed for parents and preschoolers
  • KOL -- created specifically for kids ages 6-12
  • RED -- customizable for teenagers 13-17
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More Resources for Parents on the Web

The Web offers a world of resources for kids and parents. AOL has joined forces with some of the best Web sites to bring you easy access to specially selected information and services. Get family activity guides, parenting info and advice and links to leading child-safety sites.

More on the Web's Best Resources

Inside Parents Central
Parental Controls
Activity Reports
Online Timer
Monitored Chat Rooms

Research and Learn
StudyBuddy
AOL@School

KOL
KOL JR.
RED

Family Film Guide
Family Activity Planner
AOL Living: Parenting

SafeKids.com
SafeTeens.com
iKeepSafe
NetSmartz
Cyber Angels
Pause Parent Play
Common Sense Media
NCMEC
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Discover AOL provides information about AOL's many products and services, including free software (AOL Desktop Version 10.0, AOL Desktop for Mac, AOL 9.1, AIM), free Safety and Security tools (McAfee® VirusScan® Plus -- Special edition from AOL, Computer Check-Up) and free services like Video, Photos, Radio, Email, Instant Messaging and Parental Controls. Check out AOL A-Z for a full, alphabetical directory of everything on AOL.

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