Threads Finally Gets Parental Controls — Here’s What Parents Need to Know

Threads has finally added parental controls after 3 years. Here’s what parents can manage, time limits, sleep mode & more

Instagram AI Setting: How to Check It & Help Protect Your Photos

Instagram’s new AI setting lets strangers make AI images of you and your children by default. Here’s how to check it and turn it off in 30 seconds.

Instagram Instants: The Snapchat Rival Parents Should Know

Instagram Instants is the new disappearing photo app rivalling Snapchat. Here’s what every parent needs to know about the risks and how to talk to kids.

Instagram to Remove End-to-End Encryption for DMs in May

Instagram is removing end-to-end encryption for private messages in May 2026. What does this change mean for users of Instagram

Meta’s New PG-13 Instagram Rules: What Parents Should Know

Meta is rolling out PG-13 restrictions on Instagram teen accounts. Learn what’s changing, what it means for young people, and what parents can do.

Instagram’s Locked Reels: What Parents Need to Know

Instagram is testing Locked Reels—a feature that lets users hide videos behind secret codes. Learn how teens might use it to share hidden content, and what parents can do to stay informed and keep the conversation open.