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Parents get educated regarding emojis their children are using

Experts at Bark say there are several emojis parents need to know that may indicate issues like bullying, drug use, and sexual content.

News 4 Nashville | August 10, 2021

Their Young Kids are Internet Sensations. It’s Helping Them Save for College.

Influencing has become a way some parents can save for their children's future college tuition and teach them invaluable skills.

NBC News | July 31, 2021

4 Back-to-School Smartphone Alternatives to Keep In Touch With Your Kids

From smart watches they’ll never lose to phones with age-appropriate apps, these devices let kids keep in touch without turning them into screentime zombies

The Wall Street Journal | July 29, 2021

Instagram’s Privacy Changes: Will They Actually Keep Creepy Adults Away from Young Users?

Facing an onslaught of ongoing criticism, Facebook said that it's taking several steps to make Instagram safer and private for teens.

USA Today | July 27, 2021

Parents Say There Doesn’t Need To Be A Kid-Only Instagram, Just A Kid-Friendlier One

Bark’s experts weigh in on one of the most controversial topics in big tech

NPR | June 1, 2021

Instagram for kids? Facebook urged to scrap plans as more than 180,000 sign petitions against it

Instagram for kids creator faces backlash from safety orgs

USA Today | May 26, 2021

Should encryption be curbed to combat child abuse?

Bark CEO, Brian Bason talks with BBC about encryption and online safety

BBC | May 18, 2021

11 Best Educational YouTube Channels for Kids

Bark’s recommendations for top educational YouTube channels

Parents.com | May 11, 2021

Big tech can’t keep our kids safe, so the platforms need to at least make it easier for parents to protect their children online

The biggest challenges our kids face — rising teen/tween suicide, mental health issues, online predators, and bullying — are all buried within the content of their messages

Business Insider | April 7, 2021

Instagram is Making a Kids’ App.

Hear from Bark’s Chief Parenting Expert, Titania Jordan on safety concerns surrounding the introduction of “social media, Jr” apps such as Instagram for Kids.

The Washington Post | March 24, 2021

Instagram for Kids? Facebook explores creating a platform for users under 13

Hear what the experts at Bark have to say about a potential new social media platform for young kids.

USA Today | March 18, 2021

Growing up on Screens: How a Year Lived Online has Changed our Children

Washington Post | March 5, 2021

Schools, Parents, Increase Online Security for Students Learning Virtually

How are schools and parents keeping students safe online as they multiply their hours in front of a computer screen? Bark as a recommended safety tool.

KATV Little Rock, AR | March 3, 2021

From Pinterest to Fitbit, No App Is Truly Kid-Safe. Here’s What Families Can Do

Wall Street Journal | January 30, 2021

Facebook Apologizes for Glitch That Caused Pornographic Images to Appear on Feeds

Bark surfaced a major social media bug causing pornorgraphy to suddenly appear in the paltform giant’s search bar..

WSB-TV Atlanta | January 26, 2021

Is Roblox Safe for Kids?

Kids can’t get enough of the video game, which now has 150 million monthly users and counting. But if you’re worried about its safety, you’re not alone.

Parents | January 25, 2021

Discord Chat App Is Safer Now for Kids but Still Lacks Parental Controls

Data from Bark’s 2020 annual report is highlighted in this important piece on the controversial platform, Discord.

Wall Street Journal | January 16, 2021

Junior League of Birmingham to Host Virtual Anti-Human Trafficking Awareness Month Series in January

Social Media Predators: What Parents Need to Know About Online Human Traffickers, presented by Bark – Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

Hoover Sun | January 1, 2021

The Best Parental Control Apps for iPhones

Bark is listed as one of the top apps when it comes to protecting your kids online.

NY Metro Parents | December 29, 2020

San Angelo Law Enforcement, Child Center Gives tips to Protect Children from Online Dangers

The San Angelo, TX police department endorses Bark as one of the top ways to protect kids online.

San Angelo Standard-Times | December 21, 2020

What is Bark? The App Saving Lives.

Why the Bark app, Bark Home, and Bark community are critical to online safety.

KTVK CBS 5 | December 19, 2020

Rules are Important When It Comes to Giving Smartphones and Other Devices to Kids

Bark Technologies reports significant stats supporting the importance of establishing rules when entrusting kids with digital devices.

WTVT Fox | December 17, 2020

Parents Warned to be Careful with Tech Gifts Amid Spike in Predatory Online Behavior

A 23% jump in online predation reported by social media monitoring and screen time management company, Bark Technologies, puts parents on alert when gifting tech this holiday season.

ABC News 27 | December 9, 2020

What Parents Need To Know About The New Social Media Platform Parler

This social media “Wild West” is gaining popularity among teens. Learn more about this controversial app with tips from Bark’s Chief Parenting Officer, Titania Jordan.

Parents.com and ABC 9 | December 9, 2020

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