Intego, best known for their anti-virus and computer security products has just announced a new product to help families protect and secure iPhones and iPads running iOS version 8 or later.  The product, called Family Protector, gives parents control of iOS mobile devices and offers a number of interesting features that may be of particular interest to parents.

• Parents can let kids know when it's time to come to the table and restrict the device with just a few clicks
• Restrictions can be enabled during bedtime hours to eliminate distractions or unwanted contact with your child at night
• If your child is unresponsive to your calls or texts, you can block access to third party apps or web browsing and send your child to a special lock screen with a message to call you back.
• Schedule screen time breaks
• Enable age-appropriate safe web browsing
• Limit access to age appropriate music, movies, and books
• Get notifications if your child tries to access a blocked web site or app, tries to install a forbidden app, or removes Family Protector from their device.
• Block app and in-app purchases
• Block (blacklist) or allow (whitelist) web sites
• Block access to their device's camera or FaceTime messaging
• Know when they are online
• Control which apps are on their device
• Use age-based-rules to setup restrictions

For the parent who is looking for an all-in-one easy-to-use solution that will allow you to manage your children's digital devices from your own phone or iPad, the Intego Family Protector may be worth a look.  Intego says that there is a 14-day free trial of the product.  After the $14 day free trial, the service costs $5/month and families can cancel at any time.  Intego has an extensive FAQ that should answer most questions.