From Reels To Real Life: Viral TikToker Tiania Haneline Advocates For Improved Online Safety For Children

Tiania Haneline, a devoted mom and viral TikTok content creator, is using her platform to do more than just entertain millions of followers. 

While her heartwarming and empowering videos with her 8-year-old daughter Scarlett have captivated millions, Tiania is also becoming a strong advocate for children’s safety online. Balancing viral fame with a mission to protect kids in the digital world, she’s speaking out about the need for better online safeguards—and encouraging other parents to stay informed and engaged.

Tiania and her daughter Scarlett first grabbed attention and captured hearts across the internet with their daily affirmations—simple, powerful exchanges that radiated love, self-worth, and the kind of emotional grounding every child deserves. Their genuine bond and joyful presence resonated deeply, especially with families raising biracial children.

In 2023, a livestream moment sparked public conversation. Instead of stepping back, Tiania took it as an opportunity for honest reflection. She embraced accountability in a real way and leaned into growth—not striving for perfection, but committing to being more present, intentional, and protective of Scarlett’s individuality.

As Scarlett continues to shine as a young talent in modeling and media, Tiania remains grounded in what matters most: safeguarding her daughter’s joy, agency, and boundaries.

From their early journey of launching a brand rooted in affirmations to advocating for mindful parenting in the public eye, their story is evolving—with healing, clarity, and purpose at the core.

Tiania has received an outpouring of support from fellow moms navigating the complexities of parenting online. She’s committed to building a platform where growth is celebrated, not shamed—and where learning from missteps is part of the mission.

Now, she’s stepping into a new chapter: helping lead a much-needed conversation on how we protect, respect, and uplift children in the digital age.

While Tiania has been on social media for some time, it was when Scarlett was just 3 that she began sharing affirmations with her daughter online. 

“I’ve always been present on social media, but when Scarlett was 3, the whole Black Lives Matter movement was going on and I always knew racism was real, but it really hit me. I was like, this girl has got to know that her brown skin is flawless and her curls are just amazing,” Tiania told The Blast exclusively. 

“I was just like, you know what? Let’s do some affirmations. I never really thought of it as I want this to go viral. It was just about helping Scarlett love herself. My content has really just grown as she’s grown. It’s still full of love.” 

Something that’s grown more and more important to Tiania is keeping her daughter’s digital footprint positive and safe, and helping other parents to do the same. 

“I ask myself, how is she going to feel about this when she’s 16? If it doesn’t feel right for her future, I don’t put it up,” Tiania said about how she chooses what to share online and what not to.

“We keep it light and fun. She’s got such a sweet, joyful spirit. I just want that to be what she looks back on. I really feel like God has given us this platform and I want to use it with purpose.”

Tiania wants to help other parents do the same when it comes to posting their kids online. She said that it needs to be fun, but it’s also important to put yourself in the kids’ shoes and wonder if when they are teens, if they will be okay with what was posted early in their lives.

“I also think, avoid emotional moments. I never videotape Scarlett crying. Avoiding emotional moments because they deserve to be private,” she added. 

Another thing that’s important to Tiania is not giving negativity in the comment section any energy. She said the “internet doesn’t deserve our joy” if it’s not respected. 

In February, Utah’s House Bill 322 was introduced, which aims to establish new regulations for child actors and minors featured in social media content. This bill empowers minors to request the deletion of content that they are featured in, giving them more control over their digital footprint. 

“I’m super happy about this. Kids should have their earnings and image protected. I feel like it’s way long overdue,” she explained. “I honestly feel like, 100 percent it should be nationwide. I don’t know why it’s only in these big cities or states.”

Tiania prides herself on advocating for child protection and digital ethics on social media. 

“I crossed a line one time and I’ll never forget it. That moment taught me even well-meaning content can become harmful in the wrong setting, like if you’re live, you have no control over what your child is gonna say,” she continued. “I changed how I show up for Scarlett and I changed how I use my voice. I feel like I’m more focused on helping parents draw the line before it gets crossed. My biggest thing is don’t go live with your kids because you have no idea what they’re gonna say. People perceived it as something it wasn’t.”

Tiania explained that not all social media platforms do the same things to keep minors safe online. While some require age verification, others take different measures.

"YouTube does pretty good. If it's her by herself, it'll automatically go over to the kids only," she told The Blast. "She can't on TikTok, so I'm in the video. I might look like a creep in the back but I'm gonna do what I have to."

Tiania said she would like to see some changes when it comes to kids' safety online.

"I feel like there needs to be a stronger content moderation. And maybe what I would love to see is a built-in education, like maybe a pop-up," she explained. "So if a parent is about to post a picture or video, something will come up and says, 'Are you sure this protects your child?' Or some kind of educational thing."

You can find Tiania and Scarlett on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.