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8 Celebrity Parents Embracing Smart Digital Parenting Techniques

December 7 2023

How do celebrity parents navigate parenting in the digital age? We highlight 8 celebs taking a mindful approach to tech and social media.

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Is Roblox “Rainbow Friends” Safe for Kids?

December 5 2023

Is Roblox Rainbow Friends for kids? We break down this popular Roblox game and…

How to Monitor Your Child’s Online Activity as They Age

November 30 2023

Monitoring your child’s online activity should change as they grow older. Here’s how to…

What Parents Should Know About Their Child’s Group Chat

November 28 2023

If your child texts their friends and uses social media, they’re probably in a…

A Parent’s Guide to Recognizing and Addressing Cyberbullying on Social Media

November 23 2023

Learn how to protect your teen from cyberbullying on social media with our comprehensive…

Cultivating Mindful Digital Habits at Home: An Interview with Unpluq CEO Caroline Cadwell

November 21 2023

Can an app help you reclaim power over your phone and save time? We…

A Parent's Guide to Minecraft and Minecraft Parental Controls

November 16 2023

What should parents know about Minecraft, the video game that’s captivating a generation of…

Age-Appropriate Content: How to Ensure Your Child Is Consuming What’s Right for Them

November 14 2023

Is your child seeing age-appropriate content on their social feeds? What about the videos…

What to Do if You Find Something Alarming on Your Child's Phone

November 9 2023

Do you know what to do when your child watches inappropriate things? We explain…

How to Talk to Your Child About Sponsored Content

November 7 2023

Sponsored content is probably all over your child’s social media feeds. Parents, here’s how…

How Social Media Can Affect Your Child’s Anxiety

November 2 2023

What are the dangers of social media for youth mental health? We dig into…

Stranger Danger in the Digital Realm: Talking to Your Kids About Online Predators

October 31 2023

How do you talk to your children about online predators? We break down the…

How to Set Up BrightCanary and Keep Your Child Safe Online

October 26 2023

How does BrightCanary work? Our parental monitoring app is easy to set up, so…

A Parent's Guide to Instagram

October 24 2023

What should parents know about Instagram? We break down the ins and outs of…

How to Reset Your Child’s Social Media Algorithm

October 19 2023

Should you reset your child’s social media algorithm? Find out how parents can ensure…

The Parent’s Guide to Social Media Algorithms

October 17 2023

How do social media algorithms work? Parents, we decode the social media algorithm and…

How to Use Ask the Canary: Answer Your Toughest Parenting Questions With AI

October 12 2023

How can AI and parenting team up to answer your toughest questions? Meet Ask…

Should I Read My Child's Text Messages?

October 10 2023

Should parents read their child’s text messages? Here’s what parents should know, why spying…

How to Teach Your Child Texting Etiquette

October 5 2023

Teaching your child texting etiquette is as crucial as guiding them in face-to-face conversations.…

Roblox Parent's Guide: Strategies to Protect Your Child's Online World

October 3 2023

Ensure a safe gaming space with our guide on Roblox parental controls, helping you…

How Parents Can Model Appropriate Digital Behavior for Kids

September 28 2023

To help your child learn how to use technology responsibly, be a digital role…

How to Use Affect Labeling to Talk to Kids About Inappropriate Behavior Online

September 26 2023

You need to have a difficult conversation with your child about their online behavior,…

Should My Kid Watch This? 4 YouTubers Popular With Tweens

September 21 2023

What are the best YouTube channels for kids? These four YouTubers are popular with…

What to Do When Your Child Messes Up Online

September 19 2023

Your child sent an inappropriate picture or made fun of a classmate, and now,…

How to Introduce Your Kid to the Internet: A Comprehensive Guide

September 14 2023

Ready to introduce your child to the internet? This expert guide will help you…

Is Discord Safe? A Parent’s Guide to Discord Parental Controls

September 12 2023

Is Discord safe for kids? If your child uses this popular messaging platform, you’ll…

How to Help Your Kid Use Social Media Responsibly

September 7 2023

Teaching your kids how to use social media responsibly is a big task in…

8 Ways to Build Strong Communication With Your Preteen

September 5 2023

Your tween has officially reached the “leave me alone” phase. How do you talk…

Resetting Screen Time: How to Manage Your Tween's Online Activity for Back-to-School

August 31 2023

As your tween transitions back to school, they’ll also need to manage their screen…

10 Best Parenting Podcasts for Stressed-Out Moms and Dads

August 29 2023

Looking for the best parenting podcasts? Whether you’re looking for advice, a few laughs,…

Negative Self-Talk: What to Do When Your Child Is Too Hard on Themselves

August 24 2023

Is your child’s negative self-talk bringing them down? Parents, here’s how to help a…

How to Use iPhone Parental Controls to Monitor Your Child’s Phone

August 22 2023

Whether you're a tech-savvy parent or just getting started, learn how to use iPhone…

8 Ways to Help Your Child Make Strong Offline Friendships

August 17 2023

Wondering how to help your child make friends beyond the screen? These 8 proven…

7 Productivity Apps for Teens and Tweens

August 15 2023

Help your child balance school, homework, and extracurriculars with these productivity apps for kids.

How to Talk to Your Child About Their Digital Footprint

August 10 2023

What your child does and says online can impact many areas of their life,…

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

August 8 2023

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

Parents, it’s vital to check the safety settings on your child’s school account. Here's…

Lesser-Known Consequences of Too Much Tech Use

July 25 2023

We’ve all seen the articles about how this can impact sleep and lead to…

4 Organization Apps for Busy Families

July 20 2023

To help you get it all done without going bonkers, here’s a roundup of…

9 Tips for Setting Work-From-Home Boundaries With Your Kids

July 18 2023

From establishing clear expectations to setting physical boundaries, here's how to manage working from…

7 Best Tools for Tween and Teen Entrepreneurs

July 13 2023

If your kid is interested in using their leisure time to start their own…

When to Let Your Child Use Social Media

July 11 2023

Forget when to let your child start dating — when to let them start…

What to Do If Your Child is Over-Attached to Influencers

July 5 2023

When adoration of an influencer crosses the line into a “parasocial relationship,” your kid…

5 Mindfulness, Meditation, and Mental Health Apps for Tweens and Teens

June 29 2023

These apps can help your child manage stress and anxiety or other mental health…

Limiting Social Media Use Can Improve Self-Esteem and Body Image, Study Finds

June 27 2023

Encouraging teens to limit their social media use to about an hour a day…

4 Best Chore and Allowance Apps for Teens and Tweens

June 22 2023

From scheduling and chores to allowance and family communication, these apps can improve family…

How to Talk to Your Kids About Conspiracy Theories

June 20 2023

Warning signs, what to do when it happens, and how to prevent it.

Finstas & Faketoks: Does My Child Have a Secret Social Media Account?

June 13 2023

How to tell if your child has a secret social media account — and…

Best Smartphones and Smart Watches for Kids

June 8 2023

From the Gabb Phone to the Verizon Gizmo Watch 2, here are four excellent…

Digital Citizenship: Teaching Your Child to Live Their Values Online

June 6 2023

Tips on how to prevent your kids from falling into the online negativity trap.

Tech-Envy: When Your Child’s Friends Have More Online Access

June 2 2023

Tips on standing firm, knowing when to compromise, and helping your child through their…

4 Apps to Help Your Teens Learn to Manage Their Own Screen Time

May 31 2023

Screen time for kids tends to shoot up in the summer. But the downtime…

What to Do When Your Child Bullies Online

May 30 2023

Your child’s cyberbullying doesn’t mean you’re a bad parent. It does mean you have…

Kids Watching Gamer Videos on YouTube Also Shown Videos of Real-Life Violence, New Study Finds

May 26 2023

Researchers created YouTube accounts pretending to be nine-year-old and 14-year-old boys who all love…

Social Media Contributes to Youth Mental Health Crisis, U.S. Surgeon General Warns

May 24 2023

The Surgeon General issued a new Advisory expressing alarm, calling for more research and…

Uber Launches Accounts for Teens

May 22 2023

Parents will have the ability to track their teen's trip progress in real time…

Early Smartphone or Tablet Use Linked to Worse Mental Health as Adult, According to New Global Survey

May 19 2023

What are the long-term mental health consequences of giving children a phone or tablet?…

9 Creative Ways to Limit Your Kid’s YouTube Time Without Banning It Entirely

May 17 2023

While completely banning preteen kids from watching YouTube works for some families, there are…

Parents Should Monitor Social Media for Kids Under 15, APA Says

May 15 2023

The American Psychological Association (APA) issued a new health advisory around adolescents and social…

What to Do When Your Child Gets in Trouble at School for Their Behavior Online

May 12 2023

Behavior on the internet has the real possibility of generating consequences for kids at…

Smartphone or Smart Watch: How to Choose the Right Device for Your Child

May 10 2023

Age, budget and temperament are all factors in weighing the pros and cons of…

How to Explain Deepfakes to Your Kids

May 8 2023

Fake videos created using artificial intelligence can be entertaining, but they can also cause…

TikTok Is Off-Limits for My Kid. Should They Be Able to Watch on a Friend's Phone?

May 4 2023

Watching TikTok videos on a friend's phone does limit some of the downsides of…

Protecting Your Daughter on Pinterest: A Guide for Parents

May 1 2023

Pinterest has made some changes recently after an investigation found girls were being sexualized…

How to Help Your Tween Manage Stress and Anxiety in the Age of Social Media

April 27 2023

As parents, we want the best for our children, and seeing them struggle with…

Should I Let My Kid Use ChatGPT?

April 24 2023

ChatGPT can provide homework help, learning opportunities, and entertainment. But there are risks to…

How to Talk to Your Kids About Videos That Encourage Eating Disorders

April 21 2023

Even when videos don't directly promote eating disorders, they can still subtly encourage harmful…

Why Family Meetings Matter: Tips for Success

April 19 2023

Why and how to discuss family issues, review responsibilities, teach life skills and have…

To Track or Not to Track? Weighing the Pros and Cons of Using Location Tracking on Your Child

April 17 2023

Even though you can track your child’s every move … should you?

Should I Let My Kid Have an Echo Dot?

April 14 2023

Experts are divided on whether or not children should be exposed to smart speakers.…

Cyberbullying Advice: What to Do if Your Child is Being Bullied Online

April 12 2023

Knowing how to help your child when they're being bullied online can feel daunting.…

Social-Emotional Learning Parenting Strategies

April 10 2023

Techniques to help your kids with their emotional regulation, and create a sense of…

Too Much Screen Time Can Exacerbate Suicidal Behavior in Tweens

April 7 2023

The April 2023 report on a two-year study of 10-12-year-olds in the U.S. provides…

10 Common (and Less Common) Signs Your Child Is Super Stressed

April 3 2023

From trouble sleeping to appetite changes to perfectionism, a rundown of the signals that…

Should Your Kid Become a YouTuber? Weighing the Pros and Cons

March 31 2023

30% of kids want to become YouTubers. A look at what they can gain…

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…

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.…

How Race and Ethnicity Impact Social Media Use

March 24 2023

Most studies of how tweens and teens use social media is based on white…

The Concerned Parent's Guide to TikTok (2023)

March 22 2023

An overview of how TikTok works, the app's parental controls, how safe it is…

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

March 20 2023

A list of activities — both with and without screens — to keep your…

Supporting Children Through Screen Withdrawal

March 15 2023

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…

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

Getting your child a phone is a step toward independence, but also carries risks.…

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…

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…

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2. Add your child and connect their digital accounts
3. Check their activity summaries periodically, review content alerts as needed, and use our anonymous AI chatbot Ask the Canary for advice on how to talk to your kids about specific digital parenting topics

Resources

8 Celebrity Parents Embracing Smart Digital Parenting Techniques

Is Roblox “Rainbow Friends” Safe for Kids?

How to Monitor Your Child’s Online Activity as They Age

What Parents Should Know About Their Child’s Group Chat

A Parent’s Guide to Recognizing and Addressing Cyberbullying on Social Media

Cultivating Mindful Digital Habits at Home: An Interview with Unpluq CEO Caroline Cadwell

A Parent's Guide to Minecraft and Minecraft Parental Controls

Age-Appropriate Content: How to Ensure Your Child Is Consuming What’s Right for Them

What to Do if You Find Something Alarming on Your Child's Phone

How to Talk to Your Child About Sponsored Content

How Social Media Can Affect Your Child’s Anxiety

Stranger Danger in the Digital Realm: Talking to Your Kids About Online Predators

How to Set Up BrightCanary and Keep Your Child Safe Online

A Parent's Guide to Instagram

How to Reset Your Child’s Social Media Algorithm

The Parent’s Guide to Social Media Algorithms

How to Use Ask the Canary: Answer Your Toughest Parenting Questions With AI

Should I Read My Child's Text Messages?

How to Teach Your Child Texting Etiquette

Roblox Parent's Guide: Strategies to Protect Your Child's Online World

How Parents Can Model Appropriate Digital Behavior for Kids

How to Use Affect Labeling to Talk to Kids About Inappropriate Behavior Online

Should My Kid Watch This? 4 YouTubers Popular With Tweens

What to Do When Your Child Messes Up Online

How to Introduce Your Kid to the Internet: A Comprehensive Guide

Is Discord Safe? A Parent’s Guide to Discord Parental Controls

How to Help Your Kid Use Social Media Responsibly

8 Ways to Build Strong Communication With Your Preteen

Resetting Screen Time: How to Manage Your Tween's Online Activity for Back-to-School

10 Best Parenting Podcasts for Stressed-Out Moms and Dads

Negative Self-Talk: What to Do When Your Child Is Too Hard on Themselves

How to Use iPhone Parental Controls to Monitor Your Child’s Phone

8 Ways to Help Your Child Make Strong Offline Friendships

7 Productivity Apps for Teens and Tweens

How to Talk to Your Child About Their Digital Footprint

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

Password Security: Why Parents Should Use a Password Manager With Their Kids

Transitioning from Summer to School: A Parent's Guide to Managing Screen Time

Why You Should Check the Safety Settings for Your Child’s School Account

Lesser-Known Consequences of Too Much Tech Use

4 Organization Apps for Busy Families

9 Tips for Setting Work-From-Home Boundaries With Your Kids

7 Best Tools for Tween and Teen Entrepreneurs

When to Let Your Child Use Social Media

What to Do If Your Child is Over-Attached to Influencers

5 Mindfulness, Meditation, and Mental Health Apps for Tweens and Teens

Limiting Social Media Use Can Improve Self-Esteem and Body Image, Study Finds

4 Best Chore and Allowance Apps for Teens and Tweens

How to Talk to Your Kids About Conspiracy Theories

Finstas & Faketoks: Does My Child Have a Secret Social Media Account?

Best Smartphones and Smart Watches for Kids

Digital Citizenship: Teaching Your Child to Live Their Values Online

Tech-Envy: When Your Child’s Friends Have More Online Access

4 Apps to Help Your Teens Learn to Manage Their Own Screen Time

What to Do When Your Child Bullies Online

Kids Watching Gamer Videos on YouTube Also Shown Videos of Real-Life Violence, New Study Finds

Social Media Contributes to Youth Mental Health Crisis, U.S. Surgeon General Warns

Uber Launches Accounts for Teens

Early Smartphone or Tablet Use Linked to Worse Mental Health as Adult, According to New Global Survey

9 Creative Ways to Limit Your Kid’s YouTube Time Without Banning It Entirely

Parents Should Monitor Social Media for Kids Under 15, APA Says

What to Do When Your Child Gets in Trouble at School for Their Behavior Online

Smartphone or Smart Watch: How to Choose the Right Device for Your Child

How to Explain Deepfakes to Your Kids

TikTok Is Off-Limits for My Kid. Should They Be Able to Watch on a Friend's Phone?

Protecting Your Daughter on Pinterest: A Guide for Parents

How to Help Your Tween Manage Stress and Anxiety in the Age of Social Media

Should I Let My Kid Use ChatGPT?

How to Talk to Your Kids About Videos That Encourage Eating Disorders

Why Family Meetings Matter: Tips for Success

To Track or Not to Track? Weighing the Pros and Cons of Using Location Tracking on Your Child

Should I Let My Kid Have an Echo Dot?

Cyberbullying Advice: What to Do if Your Child is Being Bullied Online

Social-Emotional Learning Parenting Strategies

Too Much Screen Time Can Exacerbate Suicidal Behavior in Tweens

10 Common (and Less Common) Signs Your Child Is Super Stressed

Should Your Kid Become a YouTuber? Weighing the Pros and Cons

What to Do if Your Kid is Copying Dangerous TikTok Trends

My Teen Blocked Me on Social Media. Now What?