Is your child spending hours scrolling on Instagram? Are they exposed to content you’ve never approved of—messages from strangers, harmful posts, and an algorithm designed to keep them hooked?

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In this episode of The Parent Tech Support Show, I break down Instagram’s parental controls—what they can do, how to set them up, and their limitations. Because while Instagram offers some safeguards, it’s far from perfect.

📌 What You’ll Learn:
• The biggest risks on Instagram: addiction, online predators, harmful content, and FOMO.
• How to set up Instagram’s parental controls for better monitoring.
• Why Instagram prioritizes engagement over protection—and what it won’t let you do.
• The #1 extra step parents need to take beyond Instagram’s built-in tools.

💡 Don’t just rely on Instagram’s settings—protect your child with device-wide parental controls. Need help setting up Apple Screen Time or restricting harmful apps?

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00:00 Introduction: The Dangers of Instagram
00:37 Welcome to the Parent Tech Support Show
01:11 Understanding Instagram's Harms
07:01 Instagram's Built-In Parental Controls
09:48 Setting Up Instagram's Parental Controls
10:55 Limitations of Instagram's Parental Controls
13:16 Beyond Instagram: Using Device-Wide Controls
14:37 Conclusion and Final Tips

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Today’s kids aren’t just passing notes or writing answers on their hands—they’re using AI, smartwatches, and hidden apps to cheat in ways most parents and teachers don’t even realize! In this episode, I expose the latest tech-driven cheating methods, including:

✅ Bluetooth earbuds & smartwatches: How kids secretly access test answers
✅ AI-powered tools like ChatGPT & Photomath that solve entire assignments
✅ Hidden apps and “humanized” AI content that bypasses detection
✅ My personal experience with cheating and what my parents wished they knew!

🎯 How to Protect Your Child
• Block AI and cheating apps with Screen Time settings
• Restrict web browsers to prevent online cheating tools
• Learn how to check for hidden apps on your child’s device

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00:00 Introduction: The New Age of Cheating

00:44 Host Introduction and Mission

01:21 Traditional Cheating Methods

01:46 Modern Cheating Techniques with Technology

02:38 Smartwatches and Hidden Apps

03:43 Advanced Calculators and Photomath

06:37 AI-Powered Cheating

09:37 Remote Learning and Cheating

11:33 Preventing Cheating: Tips for Parents

13:13 Conclusion: Staying Ahead of Technology

The Truth About AI and Kids!!

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Mentioned video on privacy: https://youtu.be/DDP-_zC34YM?si=VOmCcX-Pnajv5Sh2

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere—from personalized learning to AI chatbots. But is it helping or hurting your child’s development? In this episode, I break down the pros and cons of AI in your child’s life, including:

✅ How AI enhances learning and creativity 🎨📚
✅ The hidden dangers of AI chatbots and deepfake content ⚠️
✅ Why AI might be damaging kids' social skills and emotional health 🧠💔
✅ How to set up parental controls to block harmful AI tools 🚫🔧

🎯 What You Can Do:
• Learn how to block AI apps and chatbots on your child’s device.
• Download my free guide on setting up parental controls: https://parenttech.support

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00:00 Introduction: AI's Impact on Our World
00:17 Welcome to the Parent Tech Support Show
01:05 Benefits of AI for Children
03:18 Risks and Concerns of AI
08:16 Practical Steps for Parents
09:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts