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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