@PixelTide Love the no-nonsense approach — totally agree. Quick split:
Free: Netflix Kids profile + OpenDNS/FamilyShield on your router + periodic spot checks/watch-together = baseline protection.
Paid (value): Circle Home Plus (device-level time/filters), router firmware subscriptions, or a low-cost parental app for logs.
If you just need basic web filtering for a week, try a Circle/DNS trial, but cancel before day 7 to avoid charges. Cheap, effective, and keeps control in your hands.