Kids and social media

When your cute kid becomes a viral meme

When your cute kid becomes a viral meme

You wake up one day, and your adorable son has gone viral, being tweeted be celebs and recognized on the street. For Gavin and his mom, it's really NBD.

Kevin John Siazon

Cat + Nat put it all out there

Cat + Nat put it all out there

Cat + Nat don't hold back when it comes to social media—and they have never felt more comfortable being themselves.

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6 social media strategies for parents (even if your kids aren't on social media yet)

6 social media strategies for parents (even if your kids aren't on social media yet)

When social media is your job, is it easier or harder to teach your kids healthy boundaries? You're going to want these expert tips.

Haley Overland

Behind the scenes with Cat and Nat

Behind the scenes with Cat and Nat

Our cover moms dish on what it’s like to go viral with your bestie and how much they love what they do (trolls included)

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Yay or nay: Humble-bragging about your kids on social media

Yay or nay: Humble-bragging about your kids on social media

What should you never share online. These parents weigh in on humble-bragging about kids online, sharing pictures of baby bums and more.

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How this inspiring 7-year-old made $21,000 by recycling

How this inspiring 7-year-old made $21,000 by recycling

We dare you not to fall in love with viral video sensation Ryan Hickman, who recycled his way to some major money.

Kelsey Miki

How 200 online friends helped me through my labour

How 200 online friends helped me through my labour

Jessica Scott-Reid

Why you need to talk to your kids about media right now

Why you need to talk to your kids about media right now

A new study shows kids are interested in following the news—but can't always tell real from the fake. The good news? Parents can help.

Chad Sapieha

The new Lego Life app is a game-changer

The new Lego Life app is a game-changer

Lego just took play into the 21st century with an app that lets kids share their creations on a safe social media network.

Emily Rivas

5 ways to prevent your kids from seeing inappropriate YouTube videos

5 ways to prevent your kids from seeing inappropriate YouTube videos

Derek Malcolm

Why I don't want to post my baby on social media

Why I don't want to post my baby on social media

Does your baby really need to be shared on social media? Roma Kojima is completely opposed to the idea.

Roma Kojima

This transgender teen's video is going viral for all the right reasons

This transgender teen's video is going viral for all the right reasons

One brave transgender girl fights against bullying by sharing her story through a series of flash cards.

Emily Rivas

Do you put your kid on social media?

Do you put your kid on social media?

Should you post pictures of your kid on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? Two moms debate the pros and cons.

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How to kid-proof your iPhone or iPad

How to kid-proof your iPhone or iPad

Before you hand your little one your iPhone or iPad, make sure you set up parental controls. Here's how to kid-proof your iPhone or iPad.

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How to kid-proof your Android phone or tablet

How to kid-proof your Android phone or tablet

Before you hand your little one your device, make sure you set up parental controls. Here’s how to kid-proof your Android phone or tablet.

Alyssa Ashton

YouTube Kids launches in Canada

YouTube Kids launches in Canada

The new YouTube Kids app is free, easy to use and filled with curated kid-friendly videos on all the topics they want to explore.

Derek Malcolm

Those viral videos of kids crying? They need to stop

Those viral videos of kids crying? They need to stop

"The main problem here lies with the parents who are encouraging these moments in a shallow attempt to become quasi-famous."

Ian Mendes

Sharenting: Is it OK to write our kids' stories?

Sharenting: Is it OK to write our kids' stories?

As parents, we assume we have a right to tell our kids’ stories for them—but we don’t, writes Emma Waverman.

Emma Waverman

The screen-time debate: My kid used up our data plan

The screen-time debate: My kid used up our data plan

After her toddler contributed to the family's data plan overage, one mom realizes it's time to address the screen-time issue in her house.

Katie Dupuis

Creepy! South Korea creates spyware for kids' phones

Creepy! South Korea creates spyware for kids' phones

The South Korean government says all new phones owned by kids under the age of 18 are required to have a monitoring app installed. Emma Waverman thinks it crosses a line.

Emma Waverman