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ChatGPT for Teens Rated “Unacceptable Risk”
This week in Parent Pixels: Common Sense Media rates ChatGPT for Teens an unacceptable risk, NYC bans AI for half a million students, and the CDC’s new youth mental health data has good news and bad news.
October 21, 2026
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The TikTok to OnlyFans Pipeline Targeting Kids
Your child doesn’t have to visit OnlyFans to be exposed to it. Here’s how…
October 19, 2026
Teens Are Buying Into the Tradwife Fantasy: What Parents Need to Know
Tradwife content is going viral with teen girls, and the risks go beyond unrealistic…
October 9, 2026
Deepfake Nudes Are a Growing Crisis for Teens
This week in Parent Pixels: Deepfake nudes are impacting schools nationwide, new research breaks…
October 7, 2026
The True Crime Community: The Online Subculture Putting Kids at Risk
The True Crime Community is a dangerous online subculture that glorifies mass shooters, and…
October 1, 2026
Should Kids Use AI for Homework?
More teens are using AI for homework, but what are the risks to their…
September 29, 2026
California Bans Addictive Social Media Features for Kids
This week in Parent Pixels: California passes a major suite of social media and…
September 23, 2026
Meta's $17.1B Settlement Brings Overdue Changes to Teen Accounts
This week in Parent Pixels: Meta settles for $17.1B and agrees to major changes…
September 9, 2026
States Sue Meta for Up to $1.4 Trillion. What’s at Stake?
This week in Parent Pixels: California and other states go to trial against Meta…
August 26, 2026
Is AI Racist? What Parents Need to Know
From biased image generation to dialect prejudice, AI’s racial bias is well-documented and getting…
August 24, 2026
What You Need to Know About How Your Child Uses AI at School
Most school districts still don’t have an AI policy. Here’s how to find out…
August 14, 2026
Starting Social Media at 11 Sets Kids Back Six Months in School
This week in Parent Pixels: new research links problematic social media use to ADHD…
August 12, 2026
The Proactive Parent’s Guide to Teen Vaping and Drug Use
Detective Rich Wistocki says if your kid is involved in drugs, it's in their…
August 10, 2026
Is The Odyssey Appropriate for Kids?
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has an R rating and plenty of violence, but Common…
August 6, 2026
Meta and OpenAI Launch New Parental Controls
This week in Parent Pixels: Meta will now alert parents when their teen’s AI…
July 29, 2026
How to Manage Screen Time at Home When Your Child Is on Screens All Day at School
Most screen time advice ignores the fact that kids are already on devices for…
July 27, 2026
What a 13-Year-Old Sees on Snapchat in a Normal Week
This week in Parent Pixels: New research finds more than half of social media…
July 15, 2026
Strangers Can Find Your Child Using AI: How to Protect Their Privacy
AI systems can identify your child's school, neighborhood, and sometimes exact address from a…
July 3, 2026
The UK Just Banned Social Media for Kids Under 16. Is the US Next?
This week in Parent Pixels: The UK bans social media for kids under 16,…
July 1, 2026
Kids Are Asking AI How to Lose Weight. Experts Warn the Answers Are Often Dangerous
A new study found AI diet plans for kids averaged nearly 700 fewer daily…
June 25, 2026
Teaching Kids Phone Skills: A Simple Guide for the Texting Generation
Making a phone call has become a lost art for kids. Here are practical…
June 23, 2026
Apple’s New Child Safety Features, the UK Shifts the UK’s Ban, and How Kids Are Using AI
This week in Parent Pixels: Apple previews new child safety features this fall, the…
June 17, 2026
The US Surgeon General Set New Screen Time Limits. How Do You Stack Up?
This week in Parent Pixels: The US Surgeon General releases a major screen time…
June 3, 2026
Why Kids Should Read Books
One in three American kids can't read at a basic level. Here's what the…
May 25, 2026
Instagram Instants, Age Verification Doesn't Work, and More 3-Year-Olds Have iPads
This week in Parent Pixels: Instagram launches a new feature that auto-sends photos to…
May 20, 2026
How to Talk to Your Child About Scary News (and Actually Help)
The news can be overwhelming for kids — and for parents who have to…
May 12, 2026
Sora Shuts Down: The Best and Worst AI Video Alternatives Teens Are Finding Next
Sora's shutdown isn't the problem. What teens download next is. Here's a parent's guide…
May 8, 2026
Parents Can Now See What Their Kids Ask Meta AI
This week in Parent Pixels: Meta's new AI Insights feature shows parents what topics…
May 6, 2026
Caught in 4K: How the Fear of Going “Bad Viral” Is Changing Teen Behavior
Today's teens live with the constant fear of being “caught in 4K,” and it's…
April 30, 2026
How Teens Actually Use Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok
This week in Parent Pixels: Roblox rolls out expanded parental controls (again), and we’re…
April 22, 2026
What Is Looksmaxxing, and Why Is It Harmful for Boys?
Looksmaxxing is a manosphere-adjacent social media trend promoting dangerous and often impossible physical standards…
April 16, 2026
Free Conversation Guide: Raising Kids in the Age of Screens
Free download: The conversation guide every parent needs to raise safe, confident kids in…
April 15, 2026
Two Juries Confirm What Parents Have Been Saying for Years
The legal fight is not finished. Parents should pay attention to what these verdicts…
April 9, 2026
Two Jury Verdicts Against Social Media: What Parents Should Do Next
This week in Parent Pixels: two major jury verdicts against social media companies, AI…
April 8, 2026
How to Teach Your Child Conversation Skills
Conversation skills help kids form friendships, express their needs, and build lasting relationships. Here's…
April 2, 2026
TikTok's Mental Health Misinformation Problem (and What Parents Can Do)
This week in Parent Pixels: New research finds more than half of TikTok's ADHD…
March 25, 2026
Sextortion, Deepfakes, and Crypto Scams: Online Threats Targeting Teenagers
The online scams targeting teenagers today go far beyond stolen accounts. Sextortion, deepfake bullying,…
March 23, 2026
Are Video Games Good for Kids?
New research suggests video games may actually boost kids' cognitive function — including impulse…
March 13, 2026
Should We Ban Teens From Social Media?
This week in Parent Pixels: The debate over teen social media bans is heating…
March 11, 2026
What Parents Need to Know About Roblox’s New Age Verification
Roblox now requires facial age verification for chat access. Here’s how the system works,…
March 9, 2026
The Social Media Addiction Trial That Could Change Everything for Parents
This week in Parent Pixels: The landmark social media addiction trial underway in Los…
February 25, 2026
One in Three Boys Gambled This Year: What Parents Are Missing
This week in Parent Pixels: New research shows gambling is increasingly common among boys…
February 11, 2026
New Data on How Teens Are Using Social Media and AI
New data from Pew Research Center shows teen social media use is stabilizing, but…
February 6, 2026
The Risks of Giving Kids Phones Too Young and What Parents Can Do About It
A new study from the American Academy of Pediatrics links early smartphone ownership to…
February 3, 2026
Is That Photo Real? What Parents Need to Know About Nano Banana AI Images
AI image tools like Google’s Nano Banana can create or edit photos that look…
January 30, 2026
YouTube and Snapchat Add New Parental Controls
This week in Parent Pixels: YouTube adds parental controls for Shorts, Snapchat expands Family…
January 28, 2026
Is AI Giving Kids Brain Rot? What Parents Need to Know About Cognitive Atrophy
As kids increasingly rely on AI for homework, ideas, and even companionship, experts are…
January 26, 2026
What Is the Grok Image Controversy? A Parent’s Guide to the Risks for Kids
The current Grok controversy centers on AI-created sexualized and nonconsensual images, including images involving…
January 18, 2026
AI Slop Is Taking Over Your Child’s YouTube Feed
This week in Parent Pixels: AI-generated “slop” is flooding kids’ feeds, phones are eating…
January 14, 2026
What 2025 Taught Us About Kids, Screens, and AI
This week in Parent Pixels: BrightCanary’s year in review, what to do if your…
December 31, 2025
When Your Favorite Movie Doesn’t Age Well: How to Help Kids Understand Problematic Content
That beloved childhood movie may include harmful stereotypes. Here’s how parents can talk to…
December 30, 2025
Social Media’s Role in Teen Violence — and What Parents Can Do
Teen crime overall is down, but violence tied to social media is rising. Learn…
December 25, 2025
How to Talk to Your Child About Responsible Phone Use at School
Half of teens use their phones for over an hour during school. Learn how…
December 23, 2025
Instagram Gives Users Control Over Reels. What Parents Should Know
This week in Parent Pixels: Instagram lets users influence their Reels algorithm, new research…
December 17, 2025
Is Character.ai Safe for Kids? What Parents Should Know
Character.ai’s new under-18 restrictions dramatically change how teens can use the platform. Here’s what…
December 5, 2025
Sweden Hit Pause on Screens in Childhood. Should We?
This week in Parent Pixels: Why Sweden is cutting screen time for kids, the…
December 3, 2025
Are Kids Safer Online or Out in the Real World? What Parents Get Wrong About Risk
Many parents fear real-world dangers while overlooking growing online risks. This guide explains why…
December 1, 2025
The Risks of “Sharenting” in the Era of AI and Deepfakes
AI deepfakes have changed the calculation for parents who share photos of their kids…
November 28, 2025
Denmark Proposes Social Media Ban for Kids
This week in Parent Pixels: Denmark has proposed a social media ban for kids…
November 19, 2025
6 Smartphone Alternatives for Kids
When it’s time to give your kid their own phone, do you give them…
November 17, 2025
Character.ai Bans Teens After Safety Lawsuit
This week in Parent Pixels: Character.ai bans teens after safety concerns, Meta’s own research…
November 5, 2025
Do You Have a Sephora Kid? What Parents Need to Know About the Tween Skincare Obsession
Is your tween obsessing over luxury skincare brands? The “Sephora kids” trend is taking…
October 28, 2025
Are Smart Watches Safe for Kids? What Parents Should Know
Many parents turn to smart watches as a safer first device for kids. But…
October 24, 2025
Where Teens Spend Their Time Online
This week in Parent Pixels: The latest numbers on teens, screen time, and digital…
October 22, 2025
9 Facts About Cyberbullying Every Parent Should Know
Nearly half of all teens experience cyberbullying. Here are 9 key facts about cyberbullying…
October 16, 2025
Is the Wizz App Safe for Kids?
Parents are asking: what is the Wizz app, and is it safe for kids?…
October 10, 2025
How to Monitor AI Slop
This week in Parent Pixels: Parents need better tools to monitor how their kids…
October 8, 2025
Free AI Safety Toolkit for Parents
Get our free AI Safety Toolkit for parents —conversation scripts, rules templates, and app…
October 3, 2025
Parenting in the Porn Crisis: An Interview With Culture Reframed
Pornography has become one of the biggest crises of the digital age. We spoke…
October 3, 2025
7 Family Movies From the ‘90s and 2000s That Hold Up for Kids Today
Want to share nostalgic movies with your tween or teen without worrying about eye-rolls…
October 2, 2025
How to Help Your Child Connect With Friends Before They’re Ready for a Phone
Not ready to give your tween a smartphone? From smart watches to tablets and…
September 26, 2025
Nearly Three-Fourths of Teens Use AI Companions
This week in Parent Pixels: 72% of teens have used AI companions, and 10%…
September 24, 2025
After Tragedy, ChatGPT Will Release Parental Controls
This week in Parent Pixels: ChatGPT’s new parental controls come after a family’s tragedy…
September 10, 2025
Meta’s Chatbot Has Inappropriate Conversations With Kids
This week in Parent Pixels: Meta’s AI rules raise red flags for parents. Plus,…
August 27, 2025
Why More Parents Are Waiting Until High School to Give Their Kids Smartphones
More families are waiting to give kids smartphones until the end of 8th grade.…
August 25, 2025
How to Help a Distracted Child Stay Focused in School
Is your child distracted in the classroom? We spoke with experts for tips parents…
August 21, 2025
Instagram’s New Map Could Share Your Teen’s Location
This week in Parent Pixels: The new Instagram Map raises big privacy concerns for…
August 13, 2025
5 Serious Digital Dangers That Too Many Parents Miss
The school year brings new devices, new friend groups, and new digital risks. Here…
August 8, 2025
6 Best Romance Books for Teens
Is your teen interested in romance books? Save this list for teens’ most-loved titles…
August 7, 2025
Enhanced Protections for Your Teen's DMs
This week in Parent Pixels: It’s now easier to block and report strangers in…
July 30, 2025
What Your Teen Might Really Be Doing in Class (Hint: Not Homework)
Between weak school filters and tech-savvy teens, students have plenty of ways to go…
July 18, 2025
45% of Teens Say They Spend Too Much Time on Social Media
This week in Parent Pixels: 48% of teens say social media has a mostly…
July 16, 2025
How to Use AI Tools for Parents
How can AI tools for parents help lighten your mental load? Here are a…
July 10, 2025
6 Best AI-Assisted Parenting Tools
These AI-assisted parenting tools help make your life easier with budgeting, to-do lists, child…
July 8, 2025
Apple Lets Parents Approve Who Their Kids Can Message
This week in Parent Pixels: Apple rolls out new parental controls, and experts share…
July 2, 2025
How to Improve Focus in Kids
Is your child struggling to focus at home or in the classroom? We asked…
June 26, 2025
90% of Teens Have Been Cyberbullied, Study Says
This week in Parent Pixels: Instagram Teen Accounts promise to protect teens from sensitive…
June 18, 2025
Why Kids Are Destroying Chromebooks for Clout
This week in Parent Pixels: Excessive social media use makes it difficult to connect…
June 4, 2025
How to Help Your Child Use AI Responsibly
AI can be a powerful learning tool, but it also comes with risks like…
June 2, 2025
AI Friendships Are Unhealthy for Teens, Experts Say
This week in Parent Pixels: It’s dangerous for teens to form friendships with AI…
May 21, 2025
What is the Manosphere? A Parent’s Guide to Online Misogyny
The manosphere is an ecosystem of online communities — including incels and the red…
May 15, 2025
Why Are Teens Turning to AI Characters for Friendship?
Social AI chatbots offer digital companionship, but there’s a dark side to these bots…
May 9, 2025
Instagram’s New AI Will Check If Your Child Lied About Their Age
This week in Parent Pixels: Nearly half of U.S. teens say social media is…
May 7, 2025
What Is Academic Stress? How to Help Your Teen Cope With School Pressure
Academic stress can take a toll on teens' mental and physical health. Learn the…
May 5, 2025
iPhones, Instagram, and Netflix: What Your Teen Is Using Most
This week in Parent Pixels: An overwhelming majority (88%) of teens own an iPhone.…
April 23, 2025
5 Safe Online Communities for Teens That Parents Can Trust
Worried about your teen's experience online? These five safe online communities give teens a…
April 15, 2025
The Impact of Social Media on Teen Mental Health
Social media is nearly unavoidable for teens today — and it's linked to rising…
April 11, 2025
Is Your Child Falling Victim to Online Scams?
This week in Parent Pixels: Smartphones might help improve mental health and social well-being…
April 9, 2025
7 Lessons for Parents from Adolescence on Netflix
Netflix’s Adolescence sheds light on how online culture shapes teens’ mental health, behavior, and…
April 7, 2025
What Is a Nudify App? What Parents Need to Know
Nudify apps are a rising AI threat to kids, turning regular photos into fake…
March 28, 2025
Experts Advocate for Screen Time Quality, Not Quantity
This week in Parent Pixels: If your teen uses YouTube (and they likely do,…
March 26, 2025
Do Video Games Cause Violence? What Research Really Says
Do violent video games cause real-world aggression? Decades of research say otherwise. Discover the…
March 20, 2025
Meta Apologizes After Instagram Recommends Graphic Reels
This week in Parent Pixels: Meta apologized after a bug caused Instagram to recommend…
March 12, 2025
Parent Guide: Best Books for 14-Year-Old Girls
What are the best books for 14-year-old girls? With our parent guide, discover top…
March 4, 2025
The Best Movies to Watch With Teens for Family Movie Night
Looking for good movies to watch with teens? This list includes fun, inspiring, and…
February 28, 2025
The Return of a Deadly Social Media Challenge
This week in Parent Pixels: Advocates and policymakers call for better online child safety…
February 26, 2025
How to Connect With Your Child in the Digital Age
Looking to strengthen your bond with your child? Learn effective ways to connect, overcome…
February 24, 2025
Digital Detox for Teens: How to Help Your Child Unplug
Is your teen spending too much time on their phone? A digital detox can…
February 20, 2025
Half of Teens Spend 66 Minutes on Phones in Class
This week in Parent Pixels: Half of teens use their smartphones for over an…
February 12, 2025
The Confused Parent’s Guide to Gen Alpha and Gen Z Sayings
Is your child speaking their own language? It’s giving … confusion. Here’s your field…
February 10, 2025
More Teens Are Using ChatGPT to Do Homework
This week in Parent Pixels: Is your teen doing their homework, or is ChatGPT?…
January 29, 2025
The Best Parental Control Apps for iPhone
What are the best parental control apps to monitor a teenager’s iPhone? We break…
January 23, 2025
Meta Announces the End of Fact-Checking
This week in Parent Pixels: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the end of fact-checking.…
January 15, 2025
About 60% of Teens Have Seen Drug Content Online
This week in Parent Pixels: Roughly 60% of teens say they use TikTok and…
January 1, 2025
YouTube Pushing Eating Disorder Videos to Teens
This week in Parent Pixels: Instagram and Snapchat launch new location sharing features, with…
December 18, 2024
When Your Teen Wants to Start Dating: A Parent’s Guide
Your child is starting to show romantic interest in other kids, but what age…
December 6, 2024
New Instagram Feature Resets Your Teen’s Feed
This week in Parent Pixels: Attorneys general are pushing Congress to pass KOSA before…
December 4, 2024
Flip Phone or Smartphone: Which Is Better for Kids?
If you’re thinking about giving your child a phone, you might be debating between…
November 22, 2024
TikTok Banned From Operating in Canada
Welcome to Parent Pixels, a parenting newsletter filled with practical advice, news, and resources to…
November 20, 2024
Apple Will Soon Allow Kids to Report Inappropriate Content
This week in Parent Pixels: Apple’s new iMessage feature lets minors report explicit content,…
November 7, 2024
How Screen Time Can Foster Learning, Connection, and Growth for Kids
Screen time gets a bad rap for kids. But what about the benefits of…
October 31, 2024
Is My Child in an Unhealthy Friendship? Signs of a Bad Friend
Is your child dealing with toxic friendships? Here are the signs parents should know,…
October 25, 2024
Dark Side of TikTok Exposes Minors to Exploitation
This week in Parent Pixels: Internal documents show that TikTok is failing to protect…
October 23, 2024
Deepfake Dangers: An Alarming Trend for Teens
This week in Parent Pixels: AI-generated explicit images are disrupting schools. Learn more about…
October 9, 2024
What Is Sammy’s Law? A Step Toward Safer Social Media for Kids
In 2021, Sammy Chapman was 16 years old, a straight-A student, and getting ready…
October 7, 2024
The Rise of AI Deepfake Nudes Among Teens and What Parents Can Do
There’s an alarming trend on the rise: deepfake nudes circulated among high schoolers. What…
October 3, 2024
FTC Calls Child Protections “Woefully Inadequate”
This week in Parent Pixels: Instagram’s new Teen Accounts will set minimum safety standards…
September 25, 2024
New U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory Says Parental Stress Is a Public Health Issue
Welcome to Parent Pixels, a parenting newsletter filled with practical advice, news, and resources to…
September 11, 2024
Will Phones Be Banned in Schools?
This week in Parent Pixels: More school districts are moving forward with cell phone…
August 28, 2024
Navigating Teenage Loneliness: How to Help Your Teen Make Friends
Learn how to help your teenager make friends with these practical tips, and discover…
August 26, 2024
New Report From Kids Online Health and Safety Task Force Sets the Bar for Child Online Safety
What can tech companies do to keep kids safe online? Discover key recommendations from…
August 20, 2024
Google, Meta, TikTok Break the Rules With Children’s Data
This week in Parent Pixels: Google allegedly broke its own rules to advertise to…
August 14, 2024
Child Online Safety Bill Hits Major Milestone. What Happens Next?
This week in Parent Pixels: The Kids Online Safety Act passed the Senate, but…
July 31, 2024
Are Tablets Harming Your Child’s Emotional Growth?
This week in Parent Pixels: New research shows using digital devices to calm kids…
July 17, 2024
You’re Influencing Your Child’s Phone Habits More Than You Realize
This week in Parent Pixels: If you want your child to put down their…
July 3, 2024
Spending Time With Family: 8 Tips for Quality Time
Looking for new ideas for spending time with family? We’ve got you covered with…
June 24, 2024
Is Social Media as Bad as Cigarettes and Alcohol?
This week in Parent Pixels: What if the next time your child signs up…
June 19, 2024
BrightCanary Now Free for School Teachers, Counselors, and Mental Health Professionals
We’re in the middle of a youth mental health crisis. To support those on…
June 17, 2024
Is Your Phone Ruining Your Bond With Your Kid?
This week in Parent Pixels: New research highlights the complex relationship between social media…
June 5, 2024
The Right Rules to Prevent Device Addiction in Kids
This week in Parent Pixels: Want to help your child build healthy tech habits?…
May 22, 2024
What Are Lawmakers Doing to Protect Kids Online?
This week in Parent Pixels: we break down notable online safety laws and the…
May 8, 2024
Will Your Child’s TikTok Get Banned?
The House officially passed a measure requiring TikTok’s sale or ban. What happens next?…
April 24, 2024
Teens Using Social Media to Self-Diagnose Mental Health Issues
A slight majority (55%) of students use social media to self-diagnose mental health conditions,…
April 10, 2024
Utah Repeals and Replaces Controversial Social Media Bill
This week in Parent Pixels: Utah has repealed and replaced its controversial social media…
March 27, 2024
Are TikTok’s Days Numbered? Breaking Down the Proposed TikTok Ban
This week in Parent Pixels: We break down the proposed TikTok ban heading to…
March 13, 2024
Online Safety Legislation Gains Supporters, But Future Is Still Uncertain
This week in Parent Pixels: a new bill in Florida aims to ban minors…
February 28, 2024
What Parents Should Know About Their Kids and Group Chats
Are group chats safe for kids? We break down the ins and outs of…
February 14, 2024
Teens See Mental Health as Their Top Challenge, Survey Says
In this issue of Parent Pixels, we cover a new survey that says teens…
January 31, 2024
Meta Announces New Content Restrictions for Teens
In this issue of Parent Pixels, we cover Meta's new content restrictions for teens…
January 17, 2024
Study Shows That Majority of Parents Restrict Who Can See Posts About Their Children
The majority of parents are worried about privacy issues on social media, according to…
December 26, 2023
Cultivating Mindful Digital Habits at Home: An Interview with Unpluq CEO Caroline Cadwell
Can an app help you reclaim power over your phone and save time? We…
November 21, 2023
Limiting Social Media Use Can Improve Self-Esteem and Body Image, Study Finds
Encouraging teens to limit their social media use to about an hour a day…
June 27, 2023
Kids Watching Gamer Videos on YouTube Also Shown Videos of Real-Life Violence, New Study Finds
Researchers created YouTube accounts pretending to be nine-year-old and 14-year-old boys who all love…
May 26, 2023
Social Media Contributes to Youth Mental Health Crisis, U.S. Surgeon General Warns
The Surgeon General issued a new Advisory expressing alarm, calling for more research and…
May 24, 2023
Uber Launches Accounts for Teens
Parents will have the ability to track their teen's trip progress in real time…
May 22, 2023
Early Smartphone or Tablet Use Linked to Worse Mental Health as Adult, According to New Global Survey
What are the long-term mental health consequences of giving children a phone or tablet?…
May 19, 2023
Parents Should Monitor Social Media for Kids Under 15, APA Says
The American Psychological Association (APA) issued a new health advisory around adolescents and social…
May 15, 2023
Too Much Screen Time Can Exacerbate Suicidal Behavior in Tweens
The April 2023 report on a two-year study of 10-12-year-olds in the U.S. provides…
April 7, 2023
How Race and Ethnicity Impact Social Media Use
Most studies of how tweens and teens use social media is based on white…
March 24, 2023
UCLA/National Scientific Council on Adolescence Report on How to Improve Social Media for Tweens
How do we promote positive development and decrease risk online for tweens? According to…
March 1, 2023
