15 Instagram Accounts That Your Kids Should Be Following

You Can't Hide Your Kids From Social Media Forever

It seems like kids are getting iPhones and Instagram accounts younger and younger these days, and based on the trends of the last five years, it's clear that social media isn't going anywhere. So rather than telling your kid "no" when they ask about Instagram, etc, why don't you say "yes" and take the opportunity to teach your child how to use social media properly! That way they'll be better prepared to appropriately use social media when you can't be monitoring their use as closely anymore. In addition to open conversation, clear expectations, and some strict privacy policies, here are 15 Instagram accounts that will enrich your child's experience and add some meaning among the barrage of selfies from their 12-year-old friends.

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Kid President

Happy Birthday to our friends at @sesamestreet ! Thankful for all the ways they make the world a better place by encouraging empathy and a love of learning. Working with their team will forever be one of our life highlights. Here's to many more years of sunny days and chasing the clouds away. p.s. Sesame Street - call me if you need anything. I'll come and clean the floors. Whatever. Seriously. - Brad

A photo posted by Kid President Official! (@iamkidpresident) on Nov 10, 2015 at 10:03am PST

Kid President is a boy named Robby who is the main character in a book called Kid President's Guide To Being Awesome and his Instagram and YouTube accounts teach kids how to do just that.

The White House

Today President Obama met with @gabbygiffords and @shuttlecdrkelly to discuss the urgent need to reduce gun violence and to thank them for their leadership and ongoing efforts on this issue. #StopGunViolence A photo posted by The White House (@whitehouse) on Dec 4, 2015 at 2:56pm PST

Yeah, you heard us right. Keeping The White House in your child's Instagram feed is an easy way to keep them informed about the major political discussions going on in the country right now. Think about it this way: if your child is old enough to be using Instagram, shouldn't they be old enough to think about issues that they'll one day (sooner than you think) be facing themselves?

This Is Teen

The #book struggle is real #bookstagram #reading #bookhaul #booklove

A photo posted by This Is Teen (@thisisteen) on Sep 21, 2015 at 2:06pm PDT

This Is Teen is a wonderful account that reminds kids that it's still cool to read. With cool images and LOTS of good reviews and suggestions for young adult reading, this account may just inspire the next Shakespeare.

GoPro

Photo of the Day! GoPro Award recipient @rideuptickettoride brings a little shred to his Sunday. Get in on the GoPro Awards action by following the link in our profile. #GoProSnow #SundaysAreForShredding #GoBig A photo posted by gopro (@gopro) on Dec 6, 2015 at 10:22am PST

For those who don't know, GoPro's are small, handheld cameras that shoot high quality video and are great for action shots on-the-go. Thus, their Instagram feed is filled with gorgeous, outdoors and sports inspired people who are passionate about nature.

LiveLokai

Playing a game of pool #livelokai Thanks @glennalinskie

A photo posted by live lokai (@livelokai) on Dec 5, 2015 at 9:00am PST

Another FYI for people who aren't aware — LiveLokai bracelets are made with water from Mt. Everest and mud from the Dead Sea — the highest and lowest point on Earth. This philosophy teaches our kids that balance is essential in a world that increasingly expects perfection from our children.

Animal Planet

@patriotscheerleaders and @mattwinds hanging out with 8-year-old Echo, who can be adopted from @mspcaboston! Adoption fees are waived until 6 PM! #R2PB A photo posted by Animal Planet (@animalplanet) on Nov 17, 2015 at 1:44pm PST

For the kid that loves animals, this account is full of animal-rights related posts and inspires followers to promote adoption while fueling up their feed with plenty of pawdorable pics!

ONE Campaign

So very honored to have @isthatjessiej a part of our #WorldAIDSDay celebration and all the amazing progress we have made in the fight against AIDS and ending extreme poverty. Check Facebook for more photos from the amazing event! ?: Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for ONE Campaign

A photo posted by onecampaign (@onecampaign) on Dec 1, 2015 at 8:36pm PST

Your kids are inevitably going to end up following some of their favorite celebrity Instagram accounts, so why not have your kids follow an account where they can see their favorite stars at work for a good cause? ONE is a campaigning and advocacy organization of 7 million people taking action to end extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa.

Amy Poehler's Smart Girls

You rock our worlds, Smart Girls ? (art by #TheLatestKate on Tumblr) A photo posted by Amy Poehler's Smart Girls (@amypoehlersmartgirls) on Sep 25, 2015 at 2:18pm PDT

Funny lady Amy Poehler is on a mission to empower girls to be more than the patriarchy has in mind for them — and our sons are just as important to the future of feminism as our daughters are. Get your kids inspired and engaged by following this account!

Dictionary.com

Do you tend to be generous or #penurious? Share an example sentence with us! #wotd #dictionarycom #instadaily #wordoftheday #words

A photo posted by Dictionary.com (@dictionarycom) on Nov 20, 2015 at 9:33am PST

Yes! One word per day. They're really cool words, they have really simple definitions, and your kid will be preparing for the SAT's WAY before all the other kids! You might want to follow too! There's nothing better than a spicy vocabulary!

maya_on_the_move

So the lesson of Halloween is that pretending to be something you're not will lead to a sweet reward. Hmm... ??? A photo posted by Tania Ahsan (@maya_on_the_move) on Nov 2, 2015 at 9:03am PST

The visual story of one adorable bulldog's adventures in NYC. This is probably the most adorable account ever! If your kid loves dogs, they'll LOVE this mom-approved Instagram feed.

I Love Playmo

iloveholidays ☀️ [© All rights reserved | 21.02.2015]

A photo posted by @iloveplaymo on Feb 21, 2015 at 6:02am PST

This account will spark your child's creative interest! One imaginative photographer, many PlayMobile toys, endless possibilities.

Simone Bramante

{ Tell Me A Story } • That time I've found a rainbow blowing my boy's head out. Dream Big. A photo posted by Simone Bramante (@brahmino) on Dec 3, 2015 at 3:33am PST

The photographer who owns this account is on a storytelling mission: he wants to communicate the human experience through stunning pictures and expressive words. This account offers the best of both visual and mental stimulation.

Charity Water

When we say “water changes everything,” we mean everything. To make that point even more real, we invited 10 chefs to share recipes that just aren't the same without water. Donate to download the cookbook. Link in bio.

A photo posted by charity: water (@charitywater) on Dec 6, 2015 at 9:48am PST

It's hard to imagine what life without water is like, even for most adults. This account helps make it easier for kids to understand just how devastating it can be to live in a water crisis, and who better to tell you child than a charity that's bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in need around the world? Raise a socially-conscious child: follow this account.

Humans of New York

“A few weeks ago I was sitting in the Saratoga library doing some sketches, and one of the librarians started looking over my shoulder. Then suddenly she asked if she could show the sketches to one of her colleagues. Next thing I know—they are asking me to do a series of Halloween sketches to hang in the library. It wasn’t my first time in the limelight. I’d read some poetry before on a public access television show in Queens. But seeing my art publicly displayed like that was extraordinary. I felt super. I felt great. I still feel great!” A photo posted by Humans of New York (@humansofny) on Oct 28, 2015 at 1:49pm PDT

Brandon Stanton has created an internationally known Instagram account called Humans of New York, or HONY. The idea is simple: he photographs random people around the city, and they tell their story, unfiltered. Maybe take a read through the kinds of things posted to see if it's age appropriate for your child, but if you want your kid to have an idea that people come from a wide range of experiences, follow HONY.

National Geographic

Did you know over 90% of the worlds cheetahs are gone. The fastest land animal on the planet has it tough, diminishing habitat is stressing hunting opportunities. Lions, hyenas, and African wild dogs kill the cubs, leading to an extremely high mortality rate. Cheetah cubs are also plucked from the wild and sold in the illegal wildlife trade. Want to know more about these big beautiful cats, check out CauseAnUproar.org. Photo by @kengeiger #intlcheetahday #savethecheetah @cincinnatizoo

A photo posted by National Geographic (@natgeo) on Dec 4, 2015 at 12:49pm PST

This account is exactly what you would expect from NatGeo: stunning photography that communicates the wonder of nature and the complexity of the human experience. Inspire the explorer, photographer, anthropologist, or wildlife expert in your kid that's dying to get out with this stunning Instagram feed.