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

November 25 2025

Apple Watches can be a safe first device for kids — if they’re set up correctly. This guide explains how to enable parental controls, set up Family Sharing,…

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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?…

BrightCanary vs. Bark

October 8 2025

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

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…

How to Improve Focus in Kids

June 26 2025

Is your child struggling to focus at home or in the classroom? We asked…

How Does BrightCanary Work? Setting Up the Best Parental Monitoring App for iPhone

June 25 2025

BrightCanary is an AI-powered parental monitoring app uses a secure keyboard to track your…

What Is Catfishing?

June 24 2025

Catfishing is an insidious online scam that can affect teens and adults alike. Parents,…

Manosphere Glossary: 15 Toxic Terms Parents Should Know

June 20 2025

What’s a Chad? Who’s Stacy? And why are teens talking about “red pills”? This…

90% of Teens Have Been Cyberbullied, Study Says

June 18 2025

This week in Parent Pixels: Instagram Teen Accounts promise to protect teens from sensitive…

A Parent’s Guide to Netflix Parental Controls

June 16 2025

With parental controls, kid profiles, and a few smart settings, you can create a…

Is Stardew Valley Appropriate for Kids?

June 12 2025

Stardew Valley is a popular farm life simulation game. But is it appropriate for…

Is Kik Safe for Kids?

June 10 2025

Kik is a popular messaging app among teens, but its lack of parental controls…

What Is Intentional Screen Time? How to Teach Kids Healthy Tech Habits

June 6 2025

Intentional screen time is a small shift with big results. Want to be more…

Why Kids Are Destroying Chromebooks for Clout

June 4 2025

This week in Parent Pixels: Excessive social media use makes it difficult to connect…

How to Help Your Child Use AI Responsibly

June 2 2025

AI can be a powerful learning tool, but it also comes with risks like…

Are Roblox Chats Safe? How to Use Parental Controls to Protect Your Child

May 29 2025

Roblox chat allows kids to communicate with others in-game or across the platform —…

6 Safe Messenger Apps for Kids

May 27 2025

Is there a safe messenger app for kids? We’ve reviewed six kid-friendly messaging apps…

How to Monitor Roblox: A Parent’s Guide (2025)

May 23 2025

Wondering how to monitor your child on Roblox? Learn how to supervise your kid’s…

AI Friendships Are Unhealthy for Teens, Experts Say

May 21 2025

This week in Parent Pixels: It’s dangerous for teens to form friendships with AI…

What are MMOs?

May 19 2025

MMOs (Massively Multiplayer Online games) are popular with kids, but are they safe? Learn…

What is the Manosphere? A Parent’s Guide to Online Misogyny

May 15 2025

The manosphere is an ecosystem of online communities — including incels and the red…

How to Help Your Child Navigate Group Chats (Without Micromanaging)

May 13 2025

Group chats are a major part of kids’ social lives, but they can also…

Why Are Teens Turning to AI Characters for Friendship?

May 9 2025

Social AI chatbots offer digital companionship, but there’s a dark side to these bots…

Instagram’s New AI Will Check If Your Child Lied About Their Age

May 7 2025

This week in Parent Pixels: Nearly half of U.S. teens say social media is…

What Is Academic Stress? How to Help Your Teen Cope With School Pressure

May 5 2025

Academic stress can take a toll on teens' mental and physical health. Learn the…

7 Secret Messaging Apps Your Child Might Be Using

May 1 2025

Secret messaging apps like fake calculators and disappearing texts are more common than parents…

iMessage vs. WhatsApp vs. Snapchat: Which Messaging App Is Safest for Kids?

April 25 2025

Which messaging app is safest for your child: iMessage, WhatsApp, or Snapchat? We compare…

Roblox Parental Controls: The Complete Parent’s Guide

April 24 2025

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

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How does BrightCanary work?

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

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

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?

BrightCanary vs. Bark

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

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

5 Serious Digital Dangers That Too Many Parents Miss

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

6 Best Romance Books for Teens

Is Zigazoo Safe for Kids?

What to Do If You Think Your Child Is Being Groomed

Terms That Mean Your Child Is Looking Up Inappropriate Content

Enhanced Protections for Your Teen's DMs

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

Cyberbullying on Social Media: What Parents Should Know

5 TikTok Alternatives for Kids

How to Monitor Incognito Browsing

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

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

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

Is Coverstar Safe for Kids?

How to Use AI Tools for Parents

6 Best AI-Assisted Parenting Tools

Is Tumblr Safe for Kids?

Apple Lets Parents Approve Who Their Kids Can Message

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

How to Introduce Your Kids to Social Media

How to Improve Focus in Kids

How Does BrightCanary Work? Setting Up the Best Parental Monitoring App for iPhone