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Nearly every parent worries about introducing their kid to the internet, and with good reason. From accidental app purchases to creeps lurking in the darkest corners of chat rooms, there are plenty of pitfalls for innocent children to fall prey to. Still, thanks to the new normal of remote learning and the general necessity of digital literacy, it's hard to justify keeping kids away from the screen. According to a 2015 Child Trends survey, 80 percent of American kids have regular access to some form of a computer at home.

Here's the good news: Parents have more control than they think. Your child's smartphone or tablet might be necessary, but it doesn't have to be a necessary evil. There are apps on the market that will let you keep close tabs on how and when your kids use the internet, and FamiSafe is one of the best.

That's because this ingenious piece of software doesn't just track where your kids are going on the web. It can track where they are in real life as well. Install this app on your kids' phone or tablet, and you can pinpoint your child's location in real-time. You can even set up "geofences" around places like your local elementary school and get notifications if they leave the premises.

The online toolbox for FamiSafe is no less impressive. The app lets you block websites in a broad category such as "Shopping" or "Violence," or from a specific URL. You can block the purchase of other apps as well, and limit their usage to certain times of the day. You can also set hours for usage of the entire device.

Older kids will want to stay in touch with their peers, but FamiSafe comes with algorithms that can detect questionable texts or content attachments and send you alerts right away. With a ton of customizable features, it's a virtual guardian angel for your kids, no matter what their age.

Want to try it for yourself? There's a deal right now on a 3-year subscription plan to FamiSafe for a full 58 percent off the MSRP.