Safety tips for parents posting back-to-school photos of kids [Video]

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children says too much information can put your children at risk by telling predators where to find them.

PORTLAND, Maine — You’ve probably seen the pictures on your social media feeds of children holding a sign or plaque with their name, their grade, what school they go to, and more.

“We always recommend parents to make sure that your profiles are set to private,” Walsh said. “Make sure that only your friends and your family members, people that you trust, have access to these photos of your children.”

Walsh said generic information like a child’s name and age should be generally safe, but posting where they go to school and what activities they are involved in could lead a predator to where your children spend their time.

“Some of these things parents really need to take a second thought before posting either on …