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Social media is nearly unavoidable for teens today — and it's linked to rising rates of anxiety, depression, and more. Here’s what the research says about the impact of social media on teen mental health, and how parents can reduce the risks.

April 11, 2025

Want to know how to put parental controls on Google and set up Google Family Link? This guide walks you through Google’s parental controls, their limitations, and how to fill in the gaps.

March 10, 2025

Snapchat and Instagram are two of the most popular social media platforms for kids, but which one is safer? Learn about their risks, protections, and parental controls.

February 14, 2025

Worried about what goes on in your child’s Instagram DMs? Here’s how to monitor Instagram direct messages safely and effectively.

December 30, 2024

Find out why BrightCanary is the best parental monitoring app for iPhone. Safe, effective, and easy-to-use parental controls tailored for Apple devices.

December 16, 2024

Andrew Tate is mostly known for his misogynistic social media presence. This guide for parents explains why he appeals to kids, what the risks are, and how to talk to your child about his influence.

April 04, 2025

Teens are accessing porn in surprising places — from X to Spotify. Learn how teens find porn online and what parents can do to protect them.

April 03, 2025

Think your child is safe online as long as they don’t use social media? That’s one of many myths about parenting in the digital age. Learn what’s true and how to keep your child safer online.

April 01, 2025

What is fanfic? Learn everything parents need to know about fanfiction: why teens love it, what the risks are, and how to keep your child safe online.

March 24, 2025

This week in Parent Pixels: Smartphones might help improve mental health and social well-being — as long as your kid isn’t also using social media, according to a new study.

April 09, 2025

Netflix’s Adolescence sheds light on how online culture shapes teens’ mental health, behavior, and identity. Here’s what every parent should take away from the show and how to talk to your child about it.

April 07, 2025

Nudify apps are a rising AI threat to kids, turning regular photos into fake nude images. Learn how these apps work, the risks they pose, and how to protect your child online.

March 28, 2025

This week in Parent Pixels: If your teen uses YouTube (and they likely do, given that 90% of teens report using the site) you’ll want to check out this free guide via the APA.

March 26, 2025

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