Teens are turning to AI for homework, late night venting, and even “romantic” chats. 🤖 Linking your account to ChatGPT and Sora and setting quiet hours, safer feeds, and limits on DMs can protect them, but nothing replaces real check ins and honest talks https://t.co/fHbAHMKZXz

Holiday gifts are getting smarter, but kids still need guidance. If your teen is getting a new phone, tablet, or gaming device this season, pair it with a family media agreement so they understand when they can be online, what is off-limits, and when to come to you for help 🤝

Have you ever looked across the room and felt like your child is more “with” their screen than with your family? With the right mix of parental controls, clear house rules and respect for student privacy, families can set limits that protect kids without breaking trust

Thanksgiving break often means more free time on Snapchat. Streaks, private stories, and group chats are built to feel endless, so teens keep tapping even when nothing new is happening. Talk to your kids about disconnecting and connecting with family over the break!

YouTube is changing what your child sees. Gambling style games and violent clips now face new limits, even for teens who are not signed in. Use this as a reset and review their feed together. Parents are still the strongest filter.

Your child isn’t just “on their phone.” Their brain is being rewired by it. If your teen gets restless when you take the phone away, if screen time is replacing sports, family time, or sleep, it’s time to take action. It could be digital dependence and it's hard to break.

Teens may know how to use Snapchat and Instagram, but that doesn’t mean they know who’s on the other side of the screen. Talk to your kids to keep them safe on social media.

A student sent a joke on a “disappearing” app. It didn’t disappear. It was screenshotted, shared with classmates, and led to school consequences. Apps may promise privacy, but screenshots change everything. Talk to your teen today.

Snapchat disappears. Instagram builds secret spaces. Parents should know: Close Friends can still leak, private stories change who sees them, and finstas get edgier. Share only what would be fine if it surfaced tomorrow. 📱

Do you know how disappearing messages on Snapchat can harm your child? Snapchat’s vanishing photos and videos aren’t always gone for good. Screenshots and downloads can make private moments permanent, even impacting your child’s digital footprint and future opportunities.

Instagram rolled out teen safety settings that filter mature content and limit risky DMs. 📱🔒 The real protection is conversation: ask what they’re seeing, how it makes them feel, and what they’d do if something felt off. Review settings together and keep the door open. 💬

Online words carry real weight. When kids can’t see the faces or feelings behind a screen, empathy fades. 💬

🚨 Teens are using AI to fake emergencies, clone voices, and scare parents. Some of these “pranks” have even led to real 911 calls. Parents, talk with your kids about where the line is between humor and harm. 💬 https://t.co/IYO6vP9x5e #SocialMediaSafety #AI #ParentTips

The best online safety filter is a positive conversation 💬 Ask your kids what they enjoy about their favorite apps and listen with interest. Early talks build trust before problems start 🌟

Roblox has 70M+ daily users, many of them kids. Behind the fun are serious risks including grooming, sextortion, and explicit content in user-made games. Our parent research and video teams spent weeks creating this with a little help from AI to help families stay informed.

🚨 Police issue warning about an AI prank spreading on TikTok. Teens are faking home invasions with AI-generated photos and posting parents’ reactions. Some of these “jokes” have already triggered real 911 calls. Learn more: https://t.co/Z8RyAuOH8H

Barstool-style school pages might look funny, but they often spread bullying disguised as “school spirit.” Parents, talk with your kids about how humor online can hurt or help their classmates. 🎥 Watch:

Bullying doesn’t stop at school walls. It can steal sleep, confidence, and even the joy of going to class for many students. Parents, stepping in early can change everything. 💬

Parents shape the way kids treat others. When we speak with kindness, model empathy, and listen without judgment, our children learn to do the same. 🤝

🚨 A dangerous new trend called “Table Surfing” is spreading online. Teens ride a folding table pulled by a moving car — a stunt that’s already caused serious injuries and death. Parents, talk with your kids about why no challenge is worth risking their safety. ❌