Cathy Pedrayes
TV Archive
NBC News | Morning News NOW Full Broadcast (1:20:00)
February 2025
Macaroni Kids/Verizon | Watch Now: Expert tech tips for back to school and online safety
July 2024
ABC7 | Interview regarding online image abuse (38 min. mark)
December 2023
WGN9 | Focus on Family: Protecting your kids online
October 2023
Mashable | Throw an epic summer party with these tips from Cathy Pedrayes
June 2023
KOIN 6 | TikTok's 'The Mom Friend' on ways parents can keep kids safe online
January 2023
WTKR Coast Live | Having the "Tech Talk" with your kids on Coast Live
November 2022
WMAR ABC | Mozilla's Firefox- Keeping kids safe online
November 2022
Fox Rochester | Online safety for families
November 2022
Action News 5 | How to have 'the tech talk' before kids unwrap new devices
November 2022
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NBC News 24 | Getting kids squared away on safety standards with The Tech Talk
November 2022 (sponsored)
The List | Travel Security
May 2022
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Fox 8 Cleveland | TikTok star weighs in: Pics and posts you should avoid on social media to protect your information
May 2021
Press Archive
Rolling Stone | Social Media is Flooded with AI Doctor Scams: Creators Can't Stand ItMarch 2025
TikTok Newsroom | A Digital Safety & Privacy Guide for Safer Internet Day and Beyond
February 2025
Babylist | Fake Car Seats Are on the Rise—Here’s How to Avoid Them
January 2025
Bored Panda | “By God, I Wanted To Be This Guy”: Man Sees Friendly Cop Putting Creepy Date in His Place
March 2024
ABA Banking Journal | Time to TikTok?
March 2024
Porch.com | Safeguarding Your Kids at All Stages
December 2023
KXAN | Parent group says children’s image safety online worth protecting
October 2023
Bored Panda | Woman Shares 30 “Situations When It’s Best To Lie” For Your Own Safety (New Tips)
September 2023
Newsweek | Environmental Scientist Shares Dangers To Look Out for When Buying a House
August 2023
Today Parents | Best Trampolines for Kids and Toddlers 2023
May 2023
HuffPost | How to Stay Safe on a Cruise
April 2023
Porch.com | Room-by-Room Baby Proofing Checklist: Essential Tips
April 2023
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Mother.ly | TikTok's 'Mom Friend" shares how to talk about technology with kids (contributed piece)
March 2023
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Reader's Digest | TikTok Sets a One-Hour Time Limit for Teens under 18
March 2023
Mozilla | How to have the tech talk with kids, according to TikTok’s ‘Mom Friend’
January 2023
Yahoo Sports | Mom shares safety tips to keep in mind when shopping for toys
December 2022
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Newsweek | Children Spend Hours Online Daily- Here's How Parents Can Keep Them Safe
November 2022
The Everymom | 10 Tips for Keeping Kids Safe This Halloween, According to an Expert
October 2022
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The Bump | 1 in 50 Kids Will Have Their Identity Stolen: Here’s What You Might Not Know
September 2022
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The Miami Herald | Pastelitos, Safety and Fame: Meet Cathy Pedrayes - Miami's favorite TikTok mom friend
August 2022
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Yahoo Sports | Mom explains why you should rethink using a blanket to shade a stroller on hot days
July 2022
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Romper | Is It Safe To Keep Using Period & Fertility Apps In A Post-Roe America?
July 2022
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She Finds | Tech Experts Say You Should Never Fall For This One Common Scam- It's So Dangerous!
June 2022
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CyberNews | Mom Friend author's top cyber tips for keeping kids safe
May 2022
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TikTok | #BeCyberSmart: TikTok Summertime Safety Tips​
May 2022
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Smart Locks Guide | 37 Brilliant Safety Tips for A Woman Living Alone
May 2022
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The U.S. Sun | Safety First I'm a safety expert - a simple car mistake is making you super vulnerable to a break in, here's what to do instead
April 2022
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The Scottish Sun | Baby Proof: Mom reveals easy tip to make bath time with a baby so much safer
April 2022
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Rutgers | TikTok Mom Friend Cathy Pedrayes MCM'22 Publishes New Book
March 2022
99.5 WKDQ | This is why Target really has those giant red balls outside their stores
March 2022
Chronicle Live UK | Viral video warns parents of common online mistakes that could put newborn babies in danger
February 2022
iHeart | The Real Reason Target Has Those Red Balls Outside
February 2022
WBZ News Radio | The Real Reason Target Has Those Red Balls Outside​
February 2022
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Motor Biscuit | 1 TikTok Tip Can Get You Out of Shoveling Snow Before Your Morning Commute
February 2022
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Newsweek | Viral Video Warns of Rising Gift Car Scam Ahead of Holiday Season
December 2021
The Daily Dot | 'When you load money, it goes to them': TikToker warns of scammers stealing gift card numbers
December 2021
WRLN Miami | Miami Native Cathy Pedrayes Has Become The "Mom Friend" of TikTok
August 2021
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UpWorthy | Woman tells women when it's best to lie
September 2021
NBC's Today Parents | Experts warn this back-to-school tradition can be dangerous for your child
August 2021
97.1 WASH-FM | #BacktoSchool: Warning! Those Chalkboard photos may be dangerous!
August 2021
Bored Panda | If you're dreaming of traveling solo, these 22 tips by this experienced traveler may help you
June 2021
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Rutgers | TikTok Star and Current MCM Student Cathy Pedrayes Shares the Secrets to Her Success
June 2021
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Southern Living | The Easy and Inexpensive Way to Reinforce Your Front Door and Why You Should
May 2021
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Bored Panda | 42 Situations When You Should Lie, Posted By This TikToker Who Gives Women Safety Tips
May 2021
Demotivateur | Safety Tips
April 2021
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StartPage Blog | Privacy in Action: Cathy Pedrayes, TV host, Safety and Security Expert
April 2021
Brut. Media | Safety Tips
March 2021
BuzzFeed Video | When you should lie
March 2021
LADbible | Compilation
March 2021
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BuzzFeed FYI | Compilation
February 2021
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Good Morning America | Survival tips you didn't know (also on social media)
February 2021
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BuzzFeed News | Safety Tips
January 2021
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House Beautiful | These TikToks Explain Why It's Actually Dangerous to Post a Photo Holding Up the Keys to Your New Home
November 2020
Kiss 95.1 FM | Here's Why You Should Never Post Photos Of Your Keys Online
November 2020
Yahoo News! | TikToker shared important safety tip about moving into a new home
November 2020
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Information Overload | YouTube
November 2020
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Pero Like | Instagram
November 2020
BuzzFeed | Instagram
August 2020
BuzzFeed | Facebook
July 2020
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Podcast Archive
Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam | Online safety for teens with Cathy Pedrayes
June 2022
We Should Talk About That | The mom friend guide to everyday safety and security
July 2022
Real Happy Mom | Simple ways to keep your child safe online this summer
July 2022
What the Parent? | TikTok Sensation Cathy Pedrayes
July 2022
The Moms of Tweens and Teens | How to keep your teen safe
June 2022
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Power Your Parenting | What Not to Post
May 2022
The Sh*T Show of my Twenties | How to stay safe in your 20's while having fun
May 2022
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TikTalk Radio | From QVC to TikTok Interview with Cathy Pedrayes
December 2020
2Old4TikTok | Cathy Pedrayes SafetyTok
November 2020