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You need to know about these local and international non-intrusive parental control apps

Parent News 24 South Africa | February 1, 2022

How Parental Oversharing On Social Media Harms Kids

The pictures parents post may be cute to them but they can cause major problems for their kids.

Moms.com | January 30, 2022

Child cyber crimes experts offers parents tips on Tik Tok, social media apps popular with kids

Bark expert, Detective Richard Wistocki, a nationally-recognized child cyber crimes expert, said parents need to monitor what their children are doing on social media apps.

Chicago Tribune | January 28, 2022

Cabarrus County investigators take down online sexual predators

Here are three of the most popular apps parents can use to monitor and protect their kids online:

WSOC TV Charlotte | January 25, 2022

Social media parental control app saw 25% increase in self-harm, suicide alerts among teens in 2021

Fox News | January 14, 2022

Police issue new warning about Apple AirTags

New Jersey officers were warned that GPS tracking devices posed an "inherent threat to law enforcement, as criminals could use them to identify officers' sensitive locations, patterns of life, etc."

Good Morning America | January 14, 2022

The Metaverse’s Dark Side: Here Come Harassment and Assaults

As Meta and other companies bet big on an immersive digital world, questions about its harms are rising.

The New York Times | December 30, 2021

Tough Talks: Talking with teens about suicide and prevention over the holidays

12 News sat down with three experts to talk about approaching tough conversations about suicide and self-harm with kids.

NBC News Phoenix | December 24, 2021

What parents need to know before gifting their child a phone

Are you gifting your child a smartphone this holiday? If so, there's some things you’ll want to be aware of.

NBC News Charlotte | December 24, 2021

Why CT parents say they use tracking apps on their kids’ phones

Connecticut Insider | December 14, 2021

Leechburg officials using Google to monitor student emails for safety concerns

11 News Pittsburgh | December 14, 2021

Bark CFO, Trent Scovell Featured as Local Notable

Ballantyne Magazine | December 13, 2021

Bark featured on The Drew Barrymore Show

The Drew Barrymore Show | November 30, 2021

These Apps Offer Teens Ways To Stay Safer Online

Scary Mommy | November 22, 2021

Make The Holidays Less Stressful

Tips for getting kids their first smartphones

KATU Portland, OR | November 19, 2021

I Don’t Want My Daughter to Be Objectified

I also want her to be herself.

Slate | November 16, 2021

Roblox, the gaming site, wants to grow up without sacrificing child safety

Denver Post | November 13, 2021

Roblox, the Gaming Site, Wants to Grow Up Without Sacrificing Child Safety

The company, which went public earlier this year, has lessons for other internet outfits aiming to attract younger users even as its own audience gets older.

The New York Times | October 17, 2021

Whistleblower says Facebook Harms Children

Former Facebook employee Frances Haugen is testifying before US Senators

BBC | October 5, 2021

Banning your children from Instagram won’t help keep them safe. These tips will.

The Facebook hearing may have scared some parents, but there are things you can do.

Washington Post | October 5, 2021

First-of-its-kind study looks at online behaviors linked to suicide risk in youth

Scripps Media National News | September 21, 2021

8 Online Experiences Linked to Suicide in Kids and Teens

Mashable | September 20, 2021

What Tweens Might Be Hiding In Their Phones

While they may not be doing anything suspect, most tweens do have things hidden from their parents on their phones.

Moms.com | August 25, 2021

Keeping Your Kids Safe Online as They Head Back to School

With kids going back to school, it's important to monitor what apps they're using and how to protect them from dangers online.

Fox 43 Lancaster, PA | August 24, 2021