Yik Yak, the Dangerous Anonymous Chatting App, Is Back

Learn why the return of Yik Yak presents familiar dangers to teens and tweens, as well as how to help protect your kids. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 2 years ago

Google Adds New Safe Search Changes, YouTube Updates, and More

Google just announced new safe search standards, YouTube updates, and more. Here's where they look promising and where they fall flat. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 2 years ago

What Is Catfishing? The Dangers of Fake Online Identities

What is catfishing? Learn about how and why people pretend to be someone else online — as well as the dangers it poses to kids. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 2 years ago

What Is Anime? An Introduction for Parents and Families

What is anime? Here’s what you need to know about this popular animation style, why kids love it, and dangers to watch out for. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 2 years ago

Internet Safety for Kids: Getting Your Child on Board with Bark

For many families, internet safety for kids means monitoring with Bark. Here’s how to explain it in a way your children can understand. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 2 years ago

What is Creepypasta? Scary Stories Kids Read on the Internet

What is creepypasta? It’s not spooky spaghetti! Learn about these internet horror legends and why kids are often drawn to them. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 2 years ago

Conversation Starters For Kids That Will Help Bring Your Family Closer

Check out these fun — and deep — conversation starters for kids that will get your family laughing, bonding, and learning. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 2 years ago

How to Stop Spam Texts: An Easy, Helpful Crash Course

Learn how to stop spam texts from interrupting your family’s screen time with these helpful hints and tricks. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 2 years ago

Schedule Summer Fun With Bark’s Brand-New Screen Time Features

Make summer fun a priority while maintaining healthy tech boundaries with Bark’s brand-new screen time scheduling features. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 2 years ago

What is Fan Fiction? Here’s Why Kids Go Wild for Online Stories

What is fan fiction? Learn about the benefits and dangers of online storytelling that’s based on TV shows, books, and movies. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 2 years ago

15 Learning Apps Your Kids Will Be Sure to Actually Love

Looking for learning apps that your kids will actually use? We’ve got you covered with options for STEM, language, creativity, and more. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 2 years ago

Drug Slang Emojis: Here’s What Every Parent Needs to Know

Learn how to recognize common drug slang emojis and terms your child may be exposed to on social media and in text messages. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 2 years ago

Digital Citizenship: Teach Your Kids About Online Predators

Teach your kids about digital citizenship and how online friends may not always be who they say they are with this child-focused video. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 2 years ago

The Best Laptop for Kids in 2021: 5 Great Choices for Teens and Tweens

Looking for the best laptop for kids? We’ve got you covered with five different kid-friendly models that work hard and play hard. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 2 years ago

Fitbit for Kids? Hidden Dangers For Parents to Watch Out For

Fitbit for kids: good idea or bad idea? In this post, we explain some of the hidden dangers that parents need to know about. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 2 years ago

How to Put Restrictions on iPhone Devices for Kids

Learn how to put restrictions on iPhone devices to help protect your kids. From Apple Screen Time to Bark, we break it all down for you. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 2 years ago

An Open Letter About Why and How We Use AI at Bark

Bark CEO Brian Bason explains how the benefits of AI outweigh the potential tradeoffs when it comes to keeping kids safer online. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 3 years ago

Sharenting Online: What Happens When Parents Go Too Far

Many of us are guilty of “sharenting” — sharing funny or embarrassing things our kids do online. But could it be harming our children? | Continue reading


@bark.us | 3 years ago

Autistic Kids and Online Safety: How You Can Support Your Child

Autistic kids can be more vulnerable to online safety issues like cyberbullying, predation, and more. Here’s how to help! | Continue reading


@bark.us | 3 years ago

What is OnlyFans? Here’s What Every Parent Needs to Know

What is OnlyFans? This popular website known for subscription-based sexual content can present some serious dangers for kids. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 3 years ago

Pinwheel and Bark Partner to Create Safer Phones for Kids

Pinwheel’s new kid-oriented phone will come preloaded with Bark’s award-winning monitoring software for top-notch online protection. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 3 years ago

TikTok Trends: The Good, the Bad, and the Potentially Dangerous

TikTok trends are some of the most viral challenges on the internet. Here’s a quick primer on the important ones you need to know about. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 3 years ago

Instagram for Kids: Is This Rumored New App a Good Idea?

An Instagram for Kids app is rumored to be part of the company’s latest child safety features. Here’s what you need to know about it. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 3 years ago

YouTube Parental Controls: Supervised Accounts Are Coming

Find out how the upcoming YouTube parental controls update will give parents more say in how their kids watch videos on the platform. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 3 years ago

Filing an Instagram Report Isn’t Being Taken Seriously

Filing an Instagram report doesn’t always mean the platform takes appropriate action. Here’s a troubling example. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 3 years ago

Messenger Kids: Is the Facebook App for Children Safe?

Find out everything parents need to know about Facebook’s Messenger Kids app, from how to get started to whether it’s safe for children to use. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 3 years ago

What is GroupMe and is It Safe?

GroupMe is a popular chat app often used for school projects and extracurricular activities. Here's everything parents need to know about it. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 3 years ago

15 Parenting Quotes That Are Sure to Make You Laugh

Need a laugh? Check out some hilarious parenting quotes from our “Tell us you’re a parent without telling us you’re a parent” prompt. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 3 years ago

Pandemic Screen Time for Kids — How Much is Too Much?

The pandemic has seen an increase in screen time for kids of all ages. Here’s why the situation may not be as dire as it sounds. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 3 years ago

What is Consent? Here’s How to Teach Your Kid About Healthy Boundaries

What is consent? It’s tough to teach your kids about healthy boundaries, but we’re here to help by giving you age-appropriate tips. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 3 years ago

What is Omegle? The Random Video Chatting Site, Explained

What is Omegle? Find out everything you need to know about this anonymous, random video chatting website. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 3 years ago

Bark’s Annual Report: 2020 Research on Teens and Tweens

Our 2020 research into the digital lives of children shows how common issues like teen sexting, bullying, and depression really are. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 3 years ago

Bark’s Annual Report: 2020 Research on Teens and Tweens

Our 2020 research into the digital lives of children shows how common issues like teen sexting, bullying, and depression really are. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 3 years ago

Self Care Ideas for Kids: Start the New Year Off Strong

Help your children thrive during this stressful time with these unique self care ideas, from moving their bodies to bonding with family. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 3 years ago

Bark Behind the Scenes: Our 2020 Year in Review

From major company milestones to quirky team habits developed during quarantine, check out our 2020 year in review roundup. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 3 years ago

Family Traditions: 7 Ideas to Try This Holiday Season

Looking for some new family traditions to start? We’ve got suggestions everyone will love — from new meals to cook to volunteering ideas. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 3 years ago

Feeling Blue: How to Help Your Kids Through the Holidays

Concerned your child may be feeling blue around the holidays? Here are some ways to help support them during this stressful time. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 3 years ago

Video Game Streaming on Twitch: What Parents Need to Know

Video game streaming is all the rage with kids. Find out what Twitch is all about, along with potential dangers parents should be aware of. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 3 years ago

7 Ways to Teach the Importance of Family During the Holidays

Check out these bonding activities that will help you connect with your kids and reinforce the importance of family during the holidays. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 3 years ago

What is Wattpad? A Parent’s Guide to the Platform

If your child is all about writing, you’re probably wondering what the website Wattpad is all about. Here, we break it all down. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 3 years ago

Tools to Help Protect Students Online: A Conversation with Lenovo, Bark for Schools, and More

Tune into this informative webinar to learn more about tools to help protect your students online in this time of remote learning. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 3 years ago

10 Spooky and Socially Distant Halloween Activities for Kids

Looking for some spooky and socially distant halloween activities for your kids? We’ve got you covered with this fun list of things to do. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 3 years ago

Introducing Bark Home: An Internet Filter for Every Device in Your House

Everything you need to know about Bark’s brand new internet filter for the devices your kids use at home, from smart TVs to gaming consoles. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 3 years ago

A Letter From Our CTO: Does Bark Home Slow Down My Internet?

Does Bark Home slow down my internet? Bark CTO Brandon Hilkert explains how it won’t noticeably affect anything but uploads, usually a small portion of your total internet capacity. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 3 years ago

Among Us: The Viral Video Game Your Kid Can’t Stop Playing, Explained

Learn all about the recent smash hit video game Among Us — including whether or not it’s safe for your kids to play online. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 3 years ago

Parenting in a Tech World: One of the Best Parenting Books of the Year

This groundbreaking release is one of the best parenting books you’ll read this year — and it was written by Bark’s resident tech experts Titania Jordan and Matt McKee. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 3 years ago

A State-by-State Guide to Cyberbullying Laws

If you need help getting started with understanding your state’s cyberbullying laws, we’ve compiled a list of them for all 50 states. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 3 years ago

5 Common Types of Cyberbullying to Watch Out For

Online bullying takes many forms these days, but there are five common types of cyberbullying parents need to know about. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 3 years ago