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What to Do if Your Kid is Copying Dangerous TikTok Trends

March 29 2023

From unsafe challenges to misinformation, TikTok can negatively influence your child's behavior. Here's what you can do about it.

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My Teen Blocked Me on Social Media. Now What?

March 27 2023

It’s easy to jump to the worst-case scenario about why your teen blocked you.…

When screen time ends, dopamine levels drop, and your child may experience withdrawal symptoms.…

5 Common Types of Online Scams Targeting Tweens and Teens

March 13 2023

Between 2017 and 2021 the number of young people under 20 scammed online increased…

How to Implement a Digital Device Contract With Your Kids

March 10 2023

Setting expectations as a family will help kids develop healthy habits around technology usage,…

11 Screen-Free Family Activities to do Before Bedtime

March 8 2023

From board games and puzzles to drawing and yoga, these 11 screen-free family activities…

How to Monitor Your Child's iPhone

March 6 2023

There are a variety of ways to monitor your child's iPhone while also encouraging…

BrightCanary Breakdown: UCLA/National Scientific Council on Adolescence Report on How to Improve Social Media for Tweens

March 1 2023

How do we promote positive development and decrease risk online for tweens? According to…

The Safe Parent's Guide to YouTube

February 28 2023

YouTube is a treasure trove of video content for kids. But like any online…

5 Tips for Your Child’s First Phone

February 24 2023

A phone is also a great way for you to ensure your kids are…

Why You Should Be Monitoring Your Child's YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok Activity

February 22 2023

Why should you be monitoring your child's online activities? Here’s why you want to…

Why Did My Parental Control App Slow Down My Child’s Phone?

February 17 2023

Most parental control apps use a VPN, which can slow your child's phone and…

What Is a “Sigma Male” and Why Are Kids Talking About It?

February 14 2023

Learn about the term sigma male, why your kids are talking about it, and…

How To Talk to Your Kids About Sharing Personal Information Online

February 9 2023

Children are spending more and more time online, making it more important than ever…

What Is a Snapchat Snap Score and Why Are Kids So Obsessed with It?

February 7 2023

Sending, receiving, and replying to Snaps (pictures), adding friends, and accumulating streaks drive up…

What Do Your Kids Know About Prince Harry and Meghan?

February 6 2023

If your children are on social media, there’s a good chance they’ve seen something…

Why Are Kids Talking About Andrew Tate?

February 6 2023

Andrew Tate is mostly known for his misogynistic social media presence. Learn how to…

At What Age Should a Child Get a Phone?

February 2 2023

There are a lot of benefits to your child having a phone. On the…

5 Benefits to Knowing Your Kids’ Online Passwords

February 1 2023

As a parent, it’s important to stay in tune with your child’s online world.…

Why Your Child Should Have Their Own YouTube Account

January 30 2023

Learn about the benefits of creating a child YouTube account that's separate from yours…

How to Ask Your Children for Their Passwords

January 30 2023

It's difficult to ask your children for their passwords so you can keep tabs…

Your Child Probably Doesn't Have a TikTok Password. How and Why To Set One

January 26 2023

If your child set up their own TikTok account, there’s a good chance there’s…

How to Use TikTok Family Pairing: A Step-By-Step Guide for Parents

January 26 2023

Learn how to set up parental controls on TikTok to protect your child from…

Is Wednesday Appropriate for Kids?

January 25 2023

Even though the show is centered around teens, parents may be wondering is Wednesday…

How Much Screen Time Is Too Much?

January 25 2023

When it comes to kids, electronic devices get a bad rap. But let’s face…

Parents Guide to Snapchat

January 25 2023

More and more kids are using snapchat to communicate and share. Here's the parents…

The Snapchat Snap Map and How to Keep Your Child’s Location Private

January 25 2023

Do my kids show up on the Snap Map? Does this thing track their…

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Resources

What to Do if Your Kid is Copying Dangerous TikTok Trends

My Teen Blocked Me on Social Media. Now What?

BrightCanary Breakdown: How Race and Ethnicity Impact Social Media Use

The Concerned Parent's Guide to TikTok (2023)

10 Activities for 10- to 12-Year-Olds to Do at Home

Supporting Children Through Screen Withdrawal

5 Common Types of Online Scams Targeting Tweens and Teens

How to Implement a Digital Device Contract With Your Kids

11 Screen-Free Family Activities to do Before Bedtime

How to Monitor Your Child's iPhone

BrightCanary Breakdown: UCLA/National Scientific Council on Adolescence Report on How to Improve Social Media for Tweens

The Safe Parent's Guide to YouTube

5 Tips for Your Child’s First Phone

Why You Should Be Monitoring Your Child's YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok Activity

Why Did My Parental Control App Slow Down My Child’s Phone?

What Is a “Sigma Male” and Why Are Kids Talking About It?

How To Talk to Your Kids About Sharing Personal Information Online

What Is a Snapchat Snap Score and Why Are Kids So Obsessed with It?

What Do Your Kids Know About Prince Harry and Meghan?

Why Are Kids Talking About Andrew Tate?

At What Age Should a Child Get a Phone?

5 Benefits to Knowing Your Kids’ Online Passwords

Why Your Child Should Have Their Own YouTube Account

How to Ask Your Children for Their Passwords

Your Child Probably Doesn't Have a TikTok Password. How and Why To Set One

How to Use TikTok Family Pairing: A Step-By-Step Guide for Parents

Is Wednesday Appropriate for Kids?

How Much Screen Time Is Too Much?

Parents Guide to Snapchat

The Snapchat Snap Map and How to Keep Your Child’s Location Private

How does BrightCanary work?