Do Not Post: How to Set Digital Boundaries with Family & Friends
Host Sarah Adams explores how parents can tell family and friends not to post their children online without damaging relationships and setting clear, respectful boundaries.
This episode is sponsored by Proton Mail and their Born Private Campaign, which allows parents to reserve a private email address for their child before they’re even online- offering a way to give children a more protected digital starting point, before tracking and profiling begin.
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Every child is Born Private, and it should stay that way.
How do you tell family and friends not to post your child online without damaging relationships?
In this episode of Parents Uncharted, host Sarah Adams breaks down exactly how to have one of the most uncomfortable- but increasingly necessary - conversations in modern parenting: setting a “no posting” boundary for your kids.
Whether you’re a new parent, expecting, or rethinking how much you share online in 2026, this episode will help you navigate the reality that your child’s digital footprint starts early- and often without their consent.
Sarah gives helpful tips on how to approach family members (especially grandparents), and the exact language you can use to set clear, respectful boundaries.
Because this isn’t just about social media anymore- it’s about privacy, data, AI, and your child’s digital identity.
Resources
Learn more about sharenting and get resources at: https://kidsarenotcontent.com
Listen to last week’s episode with Andy from The Secure Dad for a deeper dive into children’s online privacy
Learn more about privacy-first tools like Proton and their “Born Private” campaign: proton.me/momuncharted
Connect with Sarah Adams:
https://momuncharted.com/
https://www.instagram.com/mom.uncharted/
https://www.tiktok.com/@mom.uncharted
http://parentsuncharted.com/
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Chapters
(00:00) Introduction: The Growing Concern of Sharing Kids Online
(00:05) Why Parents Are Reconsidering Sharing Children's Images
(01:45) Common Challenges in Family Conversations About Privacy
(02:46) Generational Gaps and Differing Perspectives on Sharing
(04:28) The Power of 'I' Statements in Boundary Setting
(05:56) Research and Data on Children's Digital Footprint Risks
(07:31) Tools and Strategies for Respectful Boundaries
(09:17) The Proton Born Private Campaign: A Privacy-First Solution
(10:55) The Importance of Proactive Conversations for New Parents
(13:03) The Long-Term Impact of Digital Identity and Privacy
(14:46) How to Handle Non-Respectful Sharing After Boundaries Are Set
(16:25) Resources and Scripts for Navigating Family Discussions
(18:10) Changing Norms and Moving Toward Privacy-Conscious Parenting
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