Parent sharing of children’s photos and videos online, known as “sharenting,” can range from posting everyday family moments on personal social media accounts to deliberately building a public persona or even a business using content from children. But how does this publicization of childhood affect children’s privacy, safety, and psychological development, and what should parents keep in mind before clicking “share”?
Children and Screens held the #AskTheExperts webinar, “Overshare? What You Need To Know About Parent Sharenting and Child Privacy,” on Wednesday October 1, 2025. A panel of leading experts from psychology, juvenile law, and the media explored the prevalence and risks of sharenting and provided practical strategies parents can use to safeguard their children’s privacy and well-being.
A full recording and transcript for this webinar will be made available soon.
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