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This week in Parent Pixels: Apple rolls out new parental controls, and experts share guidance on how kids should use AI safely. Plus: the latest on the TikTok ban.
July 02, 2025
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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.

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

Which messaging app is safest for your child: iMessage, WhatsApp, or Snapchat? We compare their safety features so you can make the best choice for your teen.
April 25, 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.

Your teen is begging for their own Snapchat account, but you’re (rightly) worried about safety. Here’s the smart way to introduce social media.
June 30, 2025

Catfishing is an insidious online scam that can affect teens and adults alike. Parents, here are the red flags to discuss with your child.
June 24, 2025

What’s a Chad? Who’s Stacy? And why are teens talking about “red pills”? This manosphere glossary decodes the most common toxic terms parents should know.
June 20, 2025

Stardew Valley is a popular farm life simulation game. But is it appropriate for kids? Here’s why the game is rated 10+, including potential concerning themes parents should know.
June 12, 2025
News, research, and trends parents should know for the digital age.

Is your child struggling to focus at home or in the classroom? We asked an expert for red flags and tips to help your tween or teen get back on track.
June 26, 2025

This week in Parent Pixels: Instagram Teen Accounts promise to protect teens from sensitive content, but users report that this feature is failing. Here’s what parents should know.
June 18, 2025

This week in Parent Pixels: Excessive social media use makes it difficult to connect with your child, according to a new study. Is social media interfering with your parent-child relationship? Here’s how to break the cycle.
June 04, 2025

AI can be a powerful learning tool, but it also comes with risks like false information, cheating, and deepfakes. Here’s how to help your child use AI in a safe, ethical, and productive way.
June 02, 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.

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

Ready to start monitoring your child’s Google and YouTube account with BrightCanary? Here’s everything you need to know about setup.
December 12, 2024

BrightCanary's new AI feature summarizes text messages, detects concerning content, and coaches you through parent-child talks. Hear from co-founder Steve Dossick about how the new feature works.
August 16, 2024
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