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How Bark helps parents keep kids safe online

Titania Jordan, Bark CPO explains how parents can monitor their children’s internet and social media habits.

CNBC | August 27, 2018

The New Slenderman Is a Japanese Monster Named Momo and He’s Taking Over YouTube

The Momo challenge first became popular in South America, according to Titania Jordan, the chief marketing officer at anti-cyberbullying company Bark.Us.

DAILY BEAST | August 16, 2018

Protecting children from the viral ‘Momo challenge’ on WhatsApp

During the live segment, Titania explained what the MOMO Challenge is, how children can view it and how a young girl took her own life after viewing the challenge. Titania also discussed warning signs that parents can look out for that may indicate they are participating in dangerous online activities, and how apps like Bark can help parents stay on top of online challenges like these.

FOX BUSINESS | August 14, 2018

Leading Internet Safety App Bark Announces Their Expansion to Office 365 Accounts in Schools Nationwide

Originally launched in February 2018 for schools using Google G Suite, Bark for Schools is available at no cost to all schools nationwide, and currently monitors over 1.7 million students.

PR NEWSWIRE | August 13, 2018

3 tech experts share how they monitor their own kids online

Here is advice from three tech experts with three different methods of monitoring their kids online.

KSL | July 27, 2018

Kids Decoded: Secret Apps

Titania Jordan, CPO of Bark.us, discusses how parents can stay on top of the growing list of apps children are hiding from their parents. Here are 3 steps to take when discovering hidden apps on your child’s phone.

COLORADO PARENT | July 24, 2018

Back to School Safety

Here’s how parents can send their kids to school in the coming weeks with a better understanding of how to keep them safe on both their personal and school-issued tech devices..

SAC & CO | July 23, 2018

Q & A: Phone apps to keep kids safe online

A reader wrote into the publication expressing concerns about cyber bullies and asked how to keep their children safe while online. Titania noted that it’s important for parents know the parental controls of browsers and devices and to talk with their children and other parents often about what’s going on in their digital lives. For monitoring, Titania suggest parents to use the Bark app, which will alert them to risky apps downloaded now or in the future.

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH | July 19, 2018

Bark for Schools and how both parents and educators can keep kids safer with technology

During the live radio segment, Titania discusses how Bark is used and how to download, as well as the success of Bark for Schools since its launch in February. Titania also shares how Bark differs from other monitoring apps and all of the different apps that Bark monitors (including the House Party app). Additionally, the host directs listeners to www.Bark.us to learn more and download.

RUSH TO REASON | July 18, 2018

Fortnite Stirs Up Controversy And Concern For Parents

Titania Jordan, Bark’s Chief Parent Officer, discusses how Fortnite can be made safer for children, what to discuss before letting your child play the game, and making sure your child understands what information they should never share online or on video game devices.

SOUTH FLORIDA PARENTING | July 1, 2018

Number 1 App for Parental Controls for 2018

Bark is honored to be named the number 1 app for parental controls for 2018 by the Consumers Advocate. “Bark offers one of the most comprehensive monitoring packages in the parental control app landscape, and does so at a very reasonable price.” High praise indeed!

CONSUMERS ADVOCATE | June 11, 2018

Digital Parenting: Surveillance or Safety?

A new app Bark aims to keep kids safe by alerting parents to potentially dangerous content sent through social media accounts, email, and texts.

VALLEY NEWS LIVE | June 11, 2018

Morning Dose: Bark App Alerts Parents to Child Concerns

There’s a growing interest in Bark app, which monitors your child’s social media, text messages, and email, and will only send parents an alert if it identifies worrisome phrases that could suggest suicide, depression, threats against the self or others, cyberbullying, or being targeted by online predators.

CW33 | June 11, 2018

Social Media App Picks Up Signs of Violence, Predators and Suicidal Thoughts

Titania Jordan, Bark CPO, explains the types of online dangers Bark monitors for, including cyber bullying, sexting, online grooming from predators and more. Titania also discuss how Bark has helped stop 12 school shootings and bomb threats to date.

WOAI | June 8, 2018

Sexting is the New First Base

Titania Jordan, Bark CPO, discusses June being Internet Safety Month with Ethan Bearman. She also speaks about the annual statistics that Bark has compiled through their message analysis about the risks kids face online.

KGO 810 | June 5, 2018

Nude Photos Swapped Like Trading Cards on Revenge Porn Site

There are places online where secrets are traded. With just a few clicks users uncover a catalog of illicit photos organized by state, county, school and sex act. Titania Jordan, CPO of Bark, an app dedicated to making the web safer for children, explains how detrimental such photos can be for victims.

11 ALIVE | May 30, 2018

The Cell Phone Monitoring Episode

With the recent school shootings heavy on everyone’s mind, educators are using technology as the first line of defense against school violence. Online Safety Expert, Titania Jordan, joins Fox News with the ways that Bark is helping schools prevent mass shootings.

THE UNMILLENNIAL LIFE | May 28, 2018

Tracking Teen Smartphone Activities? There’s An App For That

From credible threats made in schools, to teen suicide. There’s now an app that detects incidents like these, giving busy parents the ability to see what their teens are saying on their smartphones.

ABC 13 HOUSTON | May 25, 2018

Creators Of The Movie ‘Show Dogs’ Respond To Intense Criticism

Romper discusses the controversy surrounding the recently released movie Show Dogs and scenes that parents say promote a disturbing message about sexual abuse. Titania Jordan notes that it’s a good idea for parents to educate themselves on the best ways to address troubling movie scenes with their children.

ROMPER | May 23, 2018

Focus at Four: Smartphone app monitors child’s activity for potential threats

In the wake of the Santa Fe school shooting, one app company is calling itself a potential part of the solution. Bark is an app that monitors all of your child’s smartphone use so that you don’t have to.

KBTX-TV 3 | May 22, 2018

Bullying After the Bell Rings

Titania Jordan, Bark’s Chief Parent Office, shares the importance of parents having conversations with their children about new trends in digital technology, online safety and digital permanence.

MOM TALK RADIO | May 21, 2018

What parents need to know about Fortnite

Chief Parent Officer, Titania Jordan discusses the potential dangers games like Fortnite can present for children and teens, how parents can tell if their children are playing Fortnite without their permission, and how parents can better monitor their kids’ gaming activities.

CENTRAL PENN PARENT | May 14, 2018

Game Changer App Helps Parents

Schools are using Bark to help keep children safe in schools. tracks your children’s social media activity, emails and texts. Bark is technology that keeps children safer online both at home and at schools.

WSB-TV ATLANTA | May 3, 2018

Video Game Predators Targeting Your Kids!

Titania Jordan, Bark Chief Parent Officer, discusses with the Doctors the growing presence of videogame predators. She talks about how these predators pose a danger to children, how they interact with children through videogames and how parents can keep their kids safe with their tech devices.

THE DOCTORS | April 26, 2018