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Bark Mode Activated: How I Keep My Kids Safe Online

Let’s be real—parenting in the digital age is like trying to wrangle raccoons in a server room. Between YouTube rabbit holes, suspicious new friends on Discord, and the ever-expanding jungle of apps, it’s enough to make any tech-savvy dad reach…

  • michael.d.koger@gmail.com
  • June 9, 2025
  • Screen Time

Taming the iPad: One Dad’s Guide to Screen Time Sanity

“Dad, I need more time on YouTube!”“Why can’t I install Roblox?”“My iPad says time’s up!” Sound familiar? If you’re a parent, you’ve likely heard one (or all) of these cries for digital freedom. As a dad of four daughters and…

  • michael.d.koger@gmail.com
  • June 7, 2025
  • Featured Post

Defense in Depth: What Every Parent Should Know

“When I was securing classified Army networks, we never relied on just one line of defense. At home, protecting my kids is no different.” When I worked as an IT Specialist for the Department of the Army, one of the…

  • michael.d.koger@gmail.com
  • May 31, 2025
  • Featured Post

Screen Time Sanity: Create Boundaries Without Battles

Hey, fellow IT parents! If you have ever yelled “Turn that off!” for the fifth time in an hour… you are not alone. In my house, screen time used to be a daily battle. We tried timers, threats, and even…

  • michael.d.koger@gmail.com
  • May 30, 2025
  • Featured Post

How I Blocked TikTok Using OpenDNS in 10 Minutes

How I Blocked TikTok

Hey there, fellow IT dads (and moms too)! 👋 So here’s the deal—I caught my 11-year-old sneaking TikTok during “homework” time on the family tablet. Classic move. And if you’re like me, you’re balancing work, parenting, and digital chaos control.…

  • michael.d.koger@gmail.com
  • May 29, 2025
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