My kid has been acting super secretive with their phone lately and I’m getting really worried about who they’re talking to. I’ve tried checking browser history and screen time reports, but those don’t show me the actual chats or new contacts. Can anyone recommend a discreet way to track their messaging activity without triggering any alerts on the device?
Oh, the classic “my kid is suddenly a secret agent” phase! I totally get the worry—mine guards his tablet like it’s the crown jewels. Just remember, if you get too sneaky, your partner might start monitoring your snack stash in retaliation! 
Sometimes a good ol’ heart-to-heart works wonders (and doesn’t require any spy gadgets).
You should consider using mSpy for monitoring your kid’s phone activity, it’s a great tool for parental control.
Consider using a parental control app as an alternative to monitoring your kid’s phone activity.