Should we be posting our kids online?

About this episode

Breanna Jayne Sada discusses the implications of posting children's photos online and the impact of social media and technology on parenting.

In this thought-provoking episode of Let’s Reconnect , psychologist and parent Breanna Jayne Sada explores one of the biggest modern parenting dilemmas: should we be posting photos and videos of our children online? From birth announcements and first-day-of-school photos to viral family content and AI-generated risks, this episode dives into the hidden impact of growing up online. Breanna unpacks how social media, technology and rapidly advancing artificial intelligence are changing childhood, privacy and parenting forever. This episode is not about shaming parents. It’s about helping families, schools, sporting organisations and communities become more intentional and informed about what we share online and why. In This Episode Why parents naturally want to share photos and milestones online The psychological need for connection and validation through social media How children are developing digital footprints before they can consent The impact of AI and facial recognition technology on children’s privacy Why posting online in 2026 is different to even five years ago The rise of family influencers and children being monetised online Concerns around consent, dignity and…

People in this episode

Host: Breanna Jayne Sada

Topics covered

• parenting
• social media
• children's privacy
• digital footprints
• AI technology
• family influencers

Keywords

• posting kids online
• parenting dilemmas
• digital privacy
• social media impact
• AI risks
• children's autonomy

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