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If you want to give your child a phone but don’t want the risks and responsibilities of a smartphone, go with a dumb phone. Here are our picks.
June 26, 2024
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How can parents monitor their child’s text messages on iPhone? Here’s what parents should know and how to have the conversation with your child.
December 29, 2023

Do you know what your child is really texting? We break down the popular emojis and slang parents should know.
May 02, 2024

Whether you're a tech-savvy parent or just getting started, learn how to use iPhone parental controls and keep your child safe in today's digital world.
August 22, 2023

Looking for a parental control app that can't be deleted? Here are the parental controls that are tough to beat.
January 23, 2024
Experts recommend that you monitor your child’s device use. These guides will help you keep your child safer online and walk you through parental controls on popular apps and devices.

How does Apple Screen Time work, and how can parents use it to set limits on their kids’ devices? We break down essential tips in this guide.
June 21, 2024

If your child uses Pinterest as their vision board, you’ll also want to set Pinterest parental controls. Here’s how to do it.
March 28, 2024

Is your child receiving Instagram messages from strangers? Find out how to stop messages from strangers.
February 01, 2024

If your child uses YouTube, you’ll want to use the platform’s parental controls. Here’s how to set parental controls on YouTube.
January 04, 2024
Parenting is different in the digital age. Learn about the risks your child may face online, what to do to keep your child safe, how to talk to your child about internet safety, and more.

How can I see my child’s deleted texts on iPhone? If you’re curious, there’s a reason. Here’s what parents should know.
June 12, 2024

What is digital literacy? The term refers to the skills we need to navigate our online world. Parents, here’s why it matters for kids.
June 14, 2024

You may have heard of phishing, but what is smishing? This scam happens over text, and it’s on the rise. Here’s what parents should know.
June 10, 2024

What should parents know about texting their teens? Turns out, teens have their own way of communicating. Here’s what parents should know.
June 07, 2024
News, research, and trends parents should know for the digital age.

Looking for new ideas for spending time with family? We’ve got you covered with eight ideas for quality time.
June 24, 2024

This week in Parent Pixels: What if the next time your child signs up for a social media platform, they’re faced with a warning label — the same kind of label you see on cigarettes?
June 19, 2024

The majority of parents are worried about privacy issues on social media, according to new research by the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital.
December 26, 2023

The Surgeon General issued a new Advisory expressing alarm, calling for more research and government involvement, and providing guidelines for parents.
May 24, 2023
BrightCanary monitoring gives parents the visibility they need on the platforms their kids use. These guides will help you customize BrightCanary to fit your needs.

How does BrightCanary work? Our parental monitoring app is easy to set up, so you can keep your child safer with better online supervision. Here’s how to get started.
October 26, 2023

How can AI and parenting team up to answer your toughest questions? Meet Ask the Canary, a new AI chatbot from BrightCanary.
October 12, 2023

Screen time for kids tends to shoot up in the summer. But the downtime also provides a prime opportunity to help teens learn to manage their own technology use.
May 31, 2023

Age, budget, and temperament are all factors in weighing the pros and cons of each device.
May 10, 2023
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