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Is AI Giving Kids Brain Rot? What Parents Need to Know About Cognitive Atrophy

January 26 2026

As kids increasingly rely on AI for homework, ideas, and even companionship, experts are raising alarms about cognitive atrophy — aka “brain rot.” Here’s how AI overuse affects…

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Is That Photo Real? What Parents Need to Know About Nano Banana AI Images

January 30 2026

AI image tools like Google’s Nano Banana can create or edit photos that look…

YouTube and Snapchat Add New Parental Controls

January 28 2026

This week in Parent Pixels: YouTube adds parental controls for Shorts, Snapchat expands Family…

Is AI Giving Kids Brain Rot? What Parents Need to Know About Cognitive Atrophy

January 26 2026

As kids increasingly rely on AI for homework, ideas, and even companionship, experts are…

How to Use Snapchat Family Center

January 23 2026

Learn how to use Snapchat Family Center to monitor your child's interactions, see who…

Everything Parents Need to Know About Snapchat

January 23 2026

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

The Safe Parent's Guide to YouTube

January 23 2026

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

How to Set Parental Controls on YouTube

January 23 2026

If your child uses YouTube, you’ll want to use the platform’s parental controls. Here’s…

Is Meta AI Safe for Kids? What Parents Need to Know

January 22 2026

After testing Meta AI with a teen account, we found inappropriate content, dangerous chatbot…

What Is the Grok Image Controversy? A Parent’s Guide to the Risks for Kids

January 18 2026

The current Grok controversy centers on AI-created sexualized and nonconsensual images, including images involving…

BrightCanary vs. Qustodio

January 16 2026

BrightCanary and Qustodio both promise to keep kids safe online, but they work very…

AI Slop Is Taking Over Your Child’s YouTube Feed

January 14 2026

This week in Parent Pixels: AI-generated “slop” is flooding kids’ feeds, phones are eating…

What Are BrightCanary's Concerning Content Alerts?

January 12 2026

BrightCanary’s concerning content alerts notify parents in real time when kids type something that…

BrightCanary vs. Aura

January 8 2026

BrightCanary and Aura both market themselves as safety tools for families, but only one…

ChatGPT Safety Notifications: Why They Fail and How to Protect Your Kids

January 6 2026

ChatGPT claims it will alert parents when teens are in danger. But real-world testing…

How to Monitor an iPhone: A Parent’s Guide

January 2 2026

Wondering how to monitor your child’s iPhone without invading their privacy? This guide explains…

What 2025 Taught Us About Kids, Screens, and AI

December 31 2025

This week in Parent Pixels: BrightCanary’s year in review, what to do if your…

What Is the Best Parental Monitoring App for iPhone in 2025?

December 30 2025

Find out why BrightCanary is the best parental monitoring app for iPhone. Safe, effective,…

BrightCanary vs. Bark

December 30 2025

One protects everything your child types on their iPhone. The other doesn’t work as…

When Your Favorite Movie Doesn’t Age Well: How to Help Kids Understand Problematic Content

December 30 2025

That beloved childhood movie may include harmful stereotypes. Here’s how parents can talk to…

Social Media’s Role in Teen Violence — and What Parents Can Do

December 25 2025

Teen crime overall is down, but violence tied to social media is rising. Learn…

How to Talk to Your Child About Responsible Phone Use at School

December 23 2025

Half of teens use their phones for over an hour during school. Learn how…

What Is Body Checking? Why Parents Should Be Concerned

December 19 2025

Body checking is a behavior linked to disordered eating and negative body image. Learn…

Instagram Gives Users Control Over Reels. What Parents Should Know

December 17 2025

This week in Parent Pixels: Instagram lets users influence their Reels algorithm, new research…

How to Put Parental Controls on iPad

December 15 2025

iPads are great for kids — but without parental controls, they can expose your…

How to Use ChatGPT Parental Controls

December 11 2025

ChatGPT now offers parental controls, but they’re not enough to keep kids safe. Learn…

What Is OpenAI’s Sora? A Parent’s Guide to OpenAI’s Video Tool

December 9 2025

OpenAI’s Sora creates hyper-realistic AI videos from simple text prompts — but is it…

Getting Your Kid Their First Phone for the Holidays? 7 Things You Should Do Ahead of Time

December 8 2025

Getting your child their first phone? Here’s how to set rules, teach safety, set…

7 Tips to Handle Screen Time Over Winter Break

December 8 2025

How do you manage school holiday screen time rules? We break down tips to…

What Parents Should Know About Discord Servers for Teens

December 5 2025

Discord servers are hugely popular with teens, but not all are safe. Learn which…

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

December 5 2025

Is Discord safe for kids? With new Family Center updates, parents now have more…

Is Character.ai Safe for Kids? What Parents Should Know

December 5 2025

Character.ai’s new under-18 restrictions dramatically change how teens can use the platform. Here’s what…

5 Alternatives to Bark (That Actually Work on iOS)

December 5 2025

Bark doesn’t work well on iOS, which is why so many parents search for…

Sweden Hit Pause on Screens in Childhood. Should We?

December 3 2025

This week in Parent Pixels: Why Sweden is cutting screen time for kids, the…

Are Kids Safer Online or Out in the Real World? What Parents Get Wrong About Risk

December 1 2025

Many parents fear real-world dangers while overlooking growing online risks. This guide explains why…

The Risks of “Sharenting” in the Era of AI and Deepfakes

November 28 2025

AI deepfakes have changed the calculation for parents who share photos of their kids…

We tested Polybuzz AI’s filters, age verification, and parental controls — and found major…

How Kids Get Around Age Verification in the Era of AI

November 11 2025

Kids are finding new ways to fake their age and bypass social media age…

What Is BrightCanary Text Message Plus, and Do I Need It?

November 7 2025

Wondering if BrightCanary Text Message Plus is right for you? Learn how it works,…

Character.ai Bans Teens After Safety Lawsuit

November 5 2025

This week in Parent Pixels: Character.ai bans teens after safety concerns, Meta’s own research…

Should I Let My Kid Use ChatGPT?

November 3 2025

ChatGPT can be a powerful tool for learning and creativity — but it also…

What to Know If Your Child Wants to Be a Kidfluencer

November 3 2025

More kids want to become “kidfluencers,” posting content for fame or money. Here’s what…

Is Zepeto Safe for Kids? A Parent’s Guide

October 30 2025

What is Zepeto, and is it safe for kids? This guide explains how the…

BrightCanary Is Now Available in Canada

October 29 2025

BrightCanary has expanded to Canada! Parents can now download the app from the Canadian…

Do You Have a Sephora Kid? What Parents Need to Know About the Tween Skincare Obsession

October 28 2025

Is your tween obsessing over luxury skincare brands? The “Sephora kids” trend is taking…

Are Smart Watches Safe for Kids? What Parents Should Know

October 24 2025

Many parents turn to smart watches as a safer first device for kids. But…

Where Teens Spend Their Time Online

October 22 2025

This week in Parent Pixels: The latest numbers on teens, screen time, and digital…

7 Types of Cyberbullying (and What Parents Should Watch For)

October 20 2025

Cyberbullying can take many forms, from doxing to flaming to impersonation. Here are seven…

9 Facts About Cyberbullying Every Parent Should Know

October 16 2025

Nearly half of all teens experience cyberbullying. Here are 9 key facts about cyberbullying…

The Parental Control Settings You Should Have on Your Child’s iPhone

October 14 2025

Setting up parental controls on your child’s iPhone can feel daunting. This guide walks…

Is the Wizz App Safe for Kids?

October 10 2025

Parents are asking: what is the Wizz app, and is it safe for kids?…

How to Monitor AI Slop

October 8 2025

This week in Parent Pixels: Parents need better tools to monitor how their kids…

Is BeReal Safe for Kids? A Parent’s Guide

October 6 2025

BeReal’s focus on authenticity makes it appealing to teens—but is it safe? Learn how…

Free AI Safety Toolkit for Parents

October 3 2025

Get our free AI Safety Toolkit for parents —conversation scripts, rules templates, and app…

Parenting in the Porn Crisis: An Interview With Culture Reframed

October 3 2025

Pornography has become one of the biggest crises of the digital age. We spoke…

7 Family Movies From the ‘90s and 2000s That Hold Up for Kids Today

October 2 2025

Want to share nostalgic movies with your tween or teen without worrying about eye-rolls…

The Rise of Spam Accounts on Instagram: What Parents Should Know

September 30 2025

Teens often create spam accounts on Instagram to share unfiltered posts with close friends.…

How to Help Your Child Connect With Friends Before They’re Ready for a Phone

September 26 2025

Not ready to give your tween a smartphone? From smart watches to tablets and…

Nearly Three-Fourths of Teens Use AI Companions

September 24 2025

This week in Parent Pixels: 72% of teens have used AI companions, and 10%…

How Parents Can Monitor AI Companion Apps

September 18 2025

AI apps like ChatGPT and Character.ai aren’t built with kids in mind. Learn what…

How to Block Someone on Discord

September 16 2025

Wondering how to block someone on Discord? This guide covers how to block on…

Snapchat’s My AI: The Chatbot in Your Child’s DMs, Explained for Parents

September 12 2025

Snapchat’s My AI chatbot is built into kids’ DMs, but it isn’t always safe.…

After Tragedy, ChatGPT Will Release Parental Controls

September 10 2025

This week in Parent Pixels: ChatGPT’s new parental controls come after a family’s tragedy…

Is Triller Safe for Kids? What Parents Need to Know

September 8 2025

Triller is often marketed as a TikTok alternative, but is it safe for kids?…

What BrightCanary Can Tell You About Your Child’s Well-Being

September 4 2025

Tweens and teens often hide their feelings from parents. Learn how BrightCanary’s emotional insights,…

What Parents Need to Know About Private Browsers

September 2 2025

Is your child using a private browser like Tor or DuckDuckGo? Learn how private…

How to View Text Messages Sent and Received on iPhone

August 29 2025

Wondering how to monitor your child’s texts? We break down the top ways to…

Meta’s Chatbot Has Inappropriate Conversations With Kids

August 27 2025

This week in Parent Pixels: Meta’s AI rules raise red flags for parents. Plus,…

Why More Parents Are Waiting Until High School to Give Their Kids Smartphones

August 25 2025

More families are waiting to give kids smartphones until the end of 8th grade.…

The Body Safety Rules Your Middle Schooler Needs to Know

August 22 2025

Body safety education is often focused on young children, but it’s just as important…

How to Help a Distracted Child Stay Focused in School

August 21 2025

Is your child distracted in the classroom? We spoke with experts for tips parents…

How to Talk to Your Child About the BrightCanary Keyboard

August 19 2025

The BrightCanary Keyboard isn’t just a way to monitor every app your child uses…

Is KPop Demon Hunters Appropriate for Kids?

August 15 2025

Wondering if KPop Demon Hunters is appropriate for your child? We reviewed the language,…

Wednesday Age Rating: Is It Appropriate for Kids?

August 13 2025

Is the Netflix show Wednesday appropriate for kids? Some kids might be just fine…

Instagram’s New Map Could Share Your Teen’s Location

August 13 2025

This week in Parent Pixels: The new Instagram Map raises big privacy concerns for…

Why Most Parental Monitoring Apps Don’t Work on Apple (and What You Can Use Instead)

August 11 2025

Apple blocks most parental monitoring apps. BrightCanary changes that. Learn how it works and…

5 Serious Digital Dangers That Too Many Parents Miss

August 8 2025

The school year brings new devices, new friend groups, and new digital risks. Here…

Meet the BrightCanary Keyboard: A Smarter Way to Monitor Every App Your Child Uses

August 7 2025

The new BrightCanary app uses a secure keyboard to monitor what your child types…

6 Best Romance Books for Teens

August 7 2025

Is your teen interested in romance books? Save this list for teens’ most-loved titles…

Is Zigazoo Safe for Kids?

August 5 2025

For parents seeking TikTok alternatives, Zigazoo seems like a great option. But is the…

What to Do If You Think Your Child Is Being Groomed

August 4 2025

What are the signs of grooming, and what should you do if your child…

Terms That Mean Your Child Is Looking Up Inappropriate Content

August 1 2025

Kids often use slang and coded language in their online searches to fly under…

Enhanced Protections for Your Teen's DMs

July 30 2025

This week in Parent Pixels: It’s now easier to block and report strangers in…

Meet the BrightCanary Keyboard: A Smarter Way to Monitor Every App Your Child Uses

July 28 2025

Introducing the new BrightCanary Keyboard: a smarter, AI-powered way to monitor your child’s activity…

Cyberbullying on Social Media: What Parents Should Know

July 25 2025

From DMs to disappearing Snaps, here’s how cyberbullying happens on social media and how…

5 TikTok Alternatives for Kids

July 24 2025

TikTok is popular with kids, but it’s also super risky. We investigated TikTok alternatives…

How to Monitor Incognito Browsing

July 22 2025

There are many reasons why kids might use incognito mode, ranging from innocent to…

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

July 21 2025

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

What Your Teen Might Really Be Doing in Class (Hint: Not Homework)

July 18 2025

Between weak school filters and tech-savvy teens, students have plenty of ways to go…

45% of Teens Say They Spend Too Much Time on Social Media

July 16 2025

This week in Parent Pixels: 48% of teens say social media has a mostly…

Is Coverstar Safe for Kids?

July 14 2025

If you’re tired of TikTok, Coverstar calls itself the safe TikTok alternative. But is…

How to Use AI Tools for Parents

July 10 2025

How can AI tools for parents help lighten your mental load? Here are a…

6 Best AI-Assisted Parenting Tools

July 8 2025

These AI-assisted parenting tools help make your life easier with budgeting, to-do lists, child…

Is Tumblr Safe for Kids?

July 4 2025

Tumblr is a popular microblogging site, but its lack of parental controls should give…

Apple Lets Parents Approve Who Their Kids Can Message

July 2 2025

This week in Parent Pixels: Apple rolls out new parental controls, and experts share…

Ask an Expert: Warning Signs in Your Child’s Text Messages

July 1 2025

Monitoring your child's texts can reveal warning signs of risky behavior or distress. Learn…

How to Introduce Your Kids to Social Media

June 30 2025

Your teen is begging for their own Snapchat account, but you’re (rightly) worried about…

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1. Sign up for a free trial
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

Is AI Giving Kids Brain Rot? What Parents Need to Know About Cognitive Atrophy

Is That Photo Real? What Parents Need to Know About Nano Banana AI Images

YouTube and Snapchat Add New Parental Controls

Is AI Giving Kids Brain Rot? What Parents Need to Know About Cognitive Atrophy

How to Use Snapchat Family Center

Everything Parents Need to Know About Snapchat

The Safe Parent's Guide to YouTube

How to Set Parental Controls on YouTube

Is Meta AI Safe for Kids? What Parents Need to Know

What Is the Grok Image Controversy? A Parent’s Guide to the Risks for Kids

BrightCanary vs. Qustodio

AI Slop Is Taking Over Your Child’s YouTube Feed

What Are BrightCanary's Concerning Content Alerts?

BrightCanary vs. Aura

ChatGPT Safety Notifications: Why They Fail and How to Protect Your Kids

How to Monitor an iPhone: A Parent’s Guide

What 2025 Taught Us About Kids, Screens, and AI

What Is the Best Parental Monitoring App for iPhone in 2025?

BrightCanary vs. Bark

When Your Favorite Movie Doesn’t Age Well: How to Help Kids Understand Problematic Content

Social Media’s Role in Teen Violence — and What Parents Can Do

How to Talk to Your Child About Responsible Phone Use at School

What Is Body Checking? Why Parents Should Be Concerned

Instagram Gives Users Control Over Reels. What Parents Should Know

How to Put Parental Controls on iPad

How to Use ChatGPT Parental Controls

What Is OpenAI’s Sora? A Parent’s Guide to OpenAI’s Video Tool

Getting Your Kid Their First Phone for the Holidays? 7 Things You Should Do Ahead of Time

7 Tips to Handle Screen Time Over Winter Break

What Parents Should Know About Discord Servers for Teens

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

Is Character.ai Safe for Kids? What Parents Should Know

5 Alternatives to Bark (That Actually Work on iOS)

Sweden Hit Pause on Screens in Childhood. Should We?

Are Kids Safer Online or Out in the Real World? What Parents Get Wrong About Risk

The Risks of “Sharenting” in the Era of AI and Deepfakes

The Safest Way to Monitor Your Child’s Apple Watch Texts (Step-by-Step)

How to Teach Your Child to Respond to a Scam Text

Denmark Proposes Social Media Ban for Kids

6 Smartphone Alternatives for Kids

Is Polybuzz Safe for Kids?

How Kids Get Around Age Verification in the Era of AI

What Is BrightCanary Text Message Plus, and Do I Need It?

Character.ai Bans Teens After Safety Lawsuit

Should I Let My Kid Use ChatGPT?

What to Know If Your Child Wants to Be a Kidfluencer

Is Zepeto Safe for Kids? A Parent’s Guide

BrightCanary Is Now Available in Canada

Do You Have a Sephora Kid? What Parents Need to Know About the Tween Skincare Obsession

Are Smart Watches Safe for Kids? What Parents Should Know

Where Teens Spend Their Time Online

7 Types of Cyberbullying (and What Parents Should Watch For)

9 Facts About Cyberbullying Every Parent Should Know

The Parental Control Settings You Should Have on Your Child’s iPhone

Is the Wizz App Safe for Kids?

How to Monitor AI Slop

Is BeReal Safe for Kids? A Parent’s Guide

Free AI Safety Toolkit for Parents

Parenting in the Porn Crisis: An Interview With Culture Reframed

7 Family Movies From the ‘90s and 2000s That Hold Up for Kids Today

The Rise of Spam Accounts on Instagram: What Parents Should Know

How to Help Your Child Connect With Friends Before They’re Ready for a Phone

Nearly Three-Fourths of Teens Use AI Companions

How Parents Can Monitor AI Companion Apps

How to Block Someone on Discord

Snapchat’s My AI: The Chatbot in Your Child’s DMs, Explained for Parents

After Tragedy, ChatGPT Will Release Parental Controls

Is Triller Safe for Kids? What Parents Need to Know

What BrightCanary Can Tell You About Your Child’s Well-Being

What Parents Need to Know About Private Browsers

How to View Text Messages Sent and Received on iPhone

Meta’s Chatbot Has Inappropriate Conversations With Kids

Why More Parents Are Waiting Until High School to Give Their Kids Smartphones

The Body Safety Rules Your Middle Schooler Needs to Know

How to Help a Distracted Child Stay Focused in School

How to Talk to Your Child About the BrightCanary Keyboard

Is KPop Demon Hunters Appropriate for Kids?

Wednesday Age Rating: Is It Appropriate for Kids?

Instagram’s New Map Could Share Your Teen’s Location