Articles

Tips, advice, and resources to help you guide your children.
Is your child distracted in the classroom? We spoke with experts for tips parents can use to best support their kids at school and at home.
August 21, 2025
Featured

How can parents monitor their child’s text messages on iPhone? Here’s what parents should know and how to have the conversation with your child.
February 05, 2025

What are the best parental control apps to monitor a teenager’s iPhone? We break down a few popular choices.
January 23, 2025

Do you know what your child is really texting? We break down the popular emojis and slang parents should know.
May 02, 2024

Wondering how BrightCanary works? This AI-powered parental monitoring app uses a secure keyboard to track your child’s activity across texts, search, and social media, all in one place.
June 25, 2025
Experts recommend that you monitor your child’s device use. These guides will help you keep your child safer online and walk you through parental controls on popular apps and devices.

Apple blocks most parental monitoring apps. BrightCanary changes that. Learn how it works and why it’s the best parental monitoring app for iPhone and iPad users.
August 11, 2025

With parental controls, kid profiles, and a few smart settings, you can create a safer Netflix experience for your child. Here’s what parents should know.
June 16, 2025

Roblox chat allows kids to communicate with others in-game or across the platform — but it also comes with risks. Here's how to use Roblox chat parental controls to keep their gaming experience safe.
May 29, 2025

Is there a safe messenger app for kids? We’ve reviewed six kid-friendly messaging apps with built-in protections and parental controls to help you choose the best one for your family.
May 27, 2025
Parenting is different in the digital age. Learn about the risks your child may face online, what to do to keep your child safe, how to talk to your child about internet safety, and more.

Wondering if KPop Demon Hunters is appropriate for your child? We reviewed the language, violence, and age-appropriateness so you don’t have to. Here's what to know before hitting play.
August 15, 2025

Is the Netflix show Wednesday appropriate for kids? Some kids might be just fine with it while others might find it too disturbing.
August 13, 2025

For parents seeking TikTok alternatives, Zigazoo seems like a great option. But is the video-sharing app actually safe for kids? We break down the pros and cons.
August 05, 2025

Kids often use slang and coded language in their online searches to fly under the radar. Learn the red flag terms that could mean your child is looking up inappropriate content and how to respond.
August 01, 2025
News, research, and trends parents should know for the digital age.

This week in Parent Pixels: The new Instagram Map raises big privacy concerns for parents and teens. Plus, new parental controls from TikTok and YouTube.
August 13, 2025

The new school year brings new devices, new friend groups, and new digital risks. Here are the top 5 online dangers parents should know about, based on what we’ve seen from BrightCanary.
August 08, 2025

This week in Parent Pixels: It’s now easier to block and report strangers in your teen’s Instagram direct messages, but only if they have a Teen Account.
July 30, 2025

Between weak school filters and tech-savvy teens, students have plenty of ways to go off-task during class. Here’s how they do it — and what parents can do.
July 18, 2025
BrightCanary monitoring gives parents the visibility they need on the platforms their kids use. These guides will help you customize BrightCanary to fit your needs.

The BrightCanary Keyboard isn’t just a way to monitor every app your child uses — it also helps them develop important skills and independence online.
August 19, 2025

Introducing the new BrightCanary Keyboard: a smarter, AI-powered way to monitor your child’s activity across every app they use. We spoke with BrightCanary co-founders about how it all works.
July 28, 2025

BrightCanary is the best app for parents to monitor text messages on iPhone. Get started with text message summaries, AI-powered insights, and more.
March 19, 2025

AI can help you brainstorm conversation-starters and broach difficult subjects with your child. Here’s how to use it.
January 07, 2025
Instagram logo iconFacebook logo icontiktok logo iconYouTube logo iconLinkedIn logo icon
Be the most informed parent in the room.
Sign up for bimonthly digital parenting updates.
@2024 Tacita, Inc. All Rights Reserved.