Kidbalance-kids

Kidbalance-kids is a family-oriented app designed to foster a harmonious parent-child relationship through engaging and educational interactive schedules. The app leverages scientifically-backed methods that resonate with children, encouraging them to independently create and follow through on task plans, complete learning assignments, participate in physical activities, and help with household chores. Simultaneously, it offers automated management of electronic devices (such as screen locking, eye protection) and internet usage (including online time, duration, and app management). By promoting children's self-management, KidBalance frees parents from constant oversight, allowing them to act as rule-setters and referees, thus reducing potential parent-child conflicts.

Key Features:

-Scheduled Screen Lock:Set a timer to lock screens between specified hours (e.g., 9 PM to 10 AM) to prevent late-night screen use, ensuring children maintain a healthy sleep schedule and avoid excessive screen time.

- Kid’s Eyecare Mode: Allows parents to enable eye protection rules, such as a 5-minute break every 30 minutes, to reduce the risk of eye strain from prolonged screen use.

- App Management: Parents can quickly set up a blacklist of apps to block inappropriate content, ensuring a safer online experience for children.

- Internet Usage Management: Manage daily internet usage times and durations, helping children develop healthy online habits.

- Temporary Screen Lock: Remotely lock the screen with a single click when needed.

- One-Click Internet Cut-off:Remotely disconnect the internet to control online activity instantly.

- Schedule Management: Support children in creating their own schedules and managing their time effectively. Completing tasks earns them entertainment time as a reward.

- Role Switching: A single device can be linked to multiple users. Parents can switch between different children's schedules and set unique management strategies for each child. They can also switch to parent mode, where the device remains unrestricted.

- Growth Records: Preserve precious memories of children completing their tasks, daily interactions with parents, and earning smiley faces for excellent behavior, all recorded in the child's growth log.

This app uses VpnService as part of its parental control functionality.
It allows parents to manage their child's internet access remotely, including the ability to:
- Instantly block or allow internet access on the child’s device
- Set schedules to automatically restrict or allow access during specific time periods

VpnService is required to enforce these controls at the network level, ensuring accurate and secure operation regardless of the apps or network the child is using.
All data transferred via the VPN connection is fully encrypted and adheres to Google Play's user data and security policies.

This app is a parental control tool specifically designed to help parents monitor and manage their children's device usage.
With the child’s knowledge and consent, this app provides the following features:
Screen Time Management – Monitor and limit daily device usage and access times
App Usage Insights – See which apps are used and for how long
Remote Controls – Lock the device or restrict certain apps remotely
Persistent Notification – The app displays a continuous notification while running to indicate monitoring is active
⚠️ Important Notes:
This app is not intended for secret surveillance or spying.
A persistent notification and unique icon are always shown on the monitored device.
All monitoring functions are disclosed and used with the informed consent of the monitored user.
This app must not be used to monitor spouses or any other adults.
The app complies with Google Play’s Stalkerware and Monitoring Applications policy and all applicable laws.