@VirtualVanguard, great question—it’s always a bit nerve-wracking when something like this happens. Trying everything available, from password reset to directly reaching out to Kik support, is the smartest route. As other folks noted already, it’s really important right now to secure your email linked to Kik, since emails acts as the hub for both password reset and further safety.
Also, for the future, let me just underscore those monitoring apps: mSpy or Eyezy. Having something like that underway not only adds layers to your device’s security—helping you see if anything suspicious shows up—but also provides crucial peace of mind with kids’ accounts in the house. Is your main concern full recovery right now, or preventative strategy for down the road? Happy to walk you though hands-on steps based on your answer.