3 Viral Hoaxes: Horns, the Russians, and the Dangers of Screen Time

We've all seen our share of viral hoaxes on the internet. In this post, we take a look at three news stories that have taken the web by storm. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 4 years ago

How Predators Use TikTok to Interact With Kids

TikTok is a great platform for self-expression through music, but it's not always safe. Here's how online predators use TikTok to make contact with kids. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 4 years ago

How to Stop Cyberbullying: What Every Parent Should Know

If your child is a victim of cyberbullying, you can help. Learn how to stop cyberbullying with these eight facts. Bark monitors texts, email, and 24+ social media platforms for potential safety concerns, including cyberbullying. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 4 years ago

What Families Can Learn From Watching Stranger Things Together

The third season of Stranger Things recently debuted. When families watch Stranger Things together, it's a great opportunity to talk about growing up across generations. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 4 years ago

Online Predators: Ultimate Guide to Protecting Your Child

Learn what predatory behaviors look like online, what social media platforms online predators use, how to talk to your child about online predators, and how to protect them from becoming a victim of grooming. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 4 years ago

LiveMe Partners With Bark to Create a Safer Livestreaming Community

Bark and LiveMe have partnered to create a safer livestreaming environment for users. Bark monitors your child’s activity on the LiveMe app, alerting you to signs of cyberbullying, sexual content, online predators, and more. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 4 years ago

Instagram Rolls Out New Features to Help Stop Cyberbullying

Instagram has rolled out new features to help stop cyberbullying on its platform. Here's what you need to know about this awesome app update. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 4 years ago

Top Summer Activities for Kids to Help Limit Screen Time

Bark presents the top summer activities for kids that don't require any screen time. Technology is great for kids, but sometimes they need some offline fun. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 4 years ago

Why You Should Have the Tech Talk With Your Kids — And Keep Having It

The Tech Talk is an important conversation to have — and keep having — with your kids. In this post, we provide talking points to help them stay safe. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 4 years ago

The 5 Best Tablets for Kids in 2019

With so many tablets on the market, it can be hard for parents to know which one is right for their family. Here are the best tablets for kids in 2019. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 4 years ago

A Parent’s Guide to Harry Potter: Wizards Unite — The New Pokemon Go

Wizards Unite lets kids discover magical artifacts by exploring a digital Wizarding World. But is it safe? Here's what parents need to know. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 4 years ago

The Ultimate Guide to Gifts for Tweens

Finding gifts for tweens that they will love can be hard, so we've put together this handy guide to help you get the perfect one. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 4 years ago

What to Know Before Your Kid Asks to Watch Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why

13 Reasons Why is a very popular show among teens. But parents should be advised that the show deals heavily with suicide — here's what you need to know. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 4 years ago

The Comments Your Kids Leave Online Can Come Back to Haunt Them

Kids' digital footprints can live forever, and if they aren't responsible, their online activities can come back to haunt them. Here's how parents can help. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 4 years ago

Why Bark Is a Great Partner for Parents of LGBTQ+ Kids

In observance of Pride Month, Bark is highlighting the challenges that LGBTQ+ kids face online. Parents can help by monitoring for signs of digital dangers. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 4 years ago

Bark Now Monitors Music On Spotify for Potential Issues

Bark is excited to announce that we can now monitor Spotify so that parents can know when the music their kids are listening to is a cause for concern. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 4 years ago

Strangers Are AirDropping Your Kids — Here’s What That Means

Kids use AirDrop to share photos with the people around them. But strangers can do the same to them, and sometimes they share inappropriate files. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 4 years ago

Parental Control Guide for All the Top Apps and Devices

Setting up parental controls for all of your household technology can be confusing and time-consuming. Bark's ultimate guide to parental controls can help. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 4 years ago

Bark Expands Alert Sensitivity Settings for Families and Schools

Families and schools now have greater control of their sensitivity settings to allow them to receive alerts in a way that works best for them. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 4 years ago

Educational Websites Your Kids Will Actually Love

Looking for some ways to keep your kid's brain working this summer? Bark has made a list of the best educational websites for kids. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 4 years ago

Is Reddit Safe for Kids?

Reddit is one of the most popular online platforms in the world, but it may not always be safe for kids. Here's what parents need to know about Reddit. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 4 years ago

The Best Phones for Kids in 2019

You may know when to get your kid their first phone, but knowing which one to get is hard. Bark has put together a list of the best phones for kids in 2019. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 4 years ago

What to Do When You Get a Bark Alert

Getting a Bark alert can be scary, but with some guidance and support, you can handle any potential issues to help keep your child safe online. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 4 years ago

Meet the Bark for Schools Support Team

Bark for Schools has a team of dedicated School Safety Managers working to help keep students safe. In this interview, they talk about what motivates them. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 4 years ago

What It’s Like Growing Up With Food Allergies

Growing up with food allergies is a significant challenge. Bark interviewed a child who is living through that experience, and she shares her story here. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 4 years ago

3 Reasons Food Allergy Parents Need Bark

Parenting a child with food allergies presents unique challenges, and technology can make things even harder. Here's why food allergy parents need Bark. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 4 years ago

Bark for Schools Debuts Free Content Filtering for School Partners

Bark for Schools now offers free web filtering for all K-12 schools in America. Admins can block content by category and generate insightful reports. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 4 years ago

School’s Out for the Summer!

Summer is about to arrive, and that means kids will be spending more time on their screens. Here are some tips to help with summer screen safety. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 4 years ago

One Mother’s Story: What Happens When an Online Predator Attacks in Real Life

A Bark team member's worst fear was realized when an online predator attacked her daughter in real life. This is her story. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 4 years ago

Milestones vs. Maturity: When Kids Get Their First Smartphones

It's never easy for parents to decide when to get their kid their first smartphone. Whether it's by milestone or maturity, here are some things to consider. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 5 years ago

Bark for Schools Is Free — And That’s a Good Thing

Bark for Schools is a free, world-class service for monitoring G Suite and Office 365 accounts. Read our white paper to learn how we can do what we do. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 5 years ago

How Bark for Schools Can Help During Summer

Schools are closed during summer, but Bark for Schools keeps on working to help protect students online. Here's how Bark helps keep kids safe during summer. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 5 years ago

Parent Summer Attack Plans: Keeping Kids Safe Over Summer Break

School is out soon, and kids will have a lot of unsupervised time at home alone. Here are some tips for helping to keep your kids safe over summer break. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 5 years ago

Here’s What Most Parents Don’t Know About Snapchat

Keeping kids safe on Snapchat can be hard. In this post, Bark explores Discover, Snap Map, and other features that parents need to know about. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 5 years ago

Memes 101: A Crash Course for Parents

Parents sometimes find memes confusing — what exactly are they, and why are kids so obsessed with them? Here's everything you need to know about memes. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 5 years ago

From Cyberbullying to Social Cues: How Bark Can Help Protect Kids With Autism

Digital technologies help kids with autism in amazing ways, but they also expose them to online risks. Bark can help keep children with autism safe. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 5 years ago

Instagram Monitoring: What Parents Need to Know

What is Instagram? Do you know who your kids follow? Is Instagram safe? We discuss these questions and more in our article. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 5 years ago

How to Talk to Your Kids About Bark

It's important for parents to talk to their kids about why they need Bark. To help you with the conversation we've put together some helpful talking points. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 5 years ago

Kermit Suicide: Why Teens Joke About Their Generation’s No. 2 Killer

"Kermit Suicide" is a popular new meme that kids use to joke about their number two killer. Here's what parents need to know. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 5 years ago

Protecting Students From the Dark Side of Tech

Bark sat down with Chris McKenna, founder of Protect Young Eyes, to talk about how schools and parents can team up to raise responsible digital citizens. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 5 years ago

3 Reasons for Families to Celebrate Technology

People are quick to demonize life in the digital age. But here are three reasons we think families should celebrate technology. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 5 years ago

Bark Testifies at Georgia Assembly Committee Hearing

Bark CPO Titania Jordan testified before the Georgia House of Representatives on cyberbullying. The House voted to form a subcommittee to study the issue. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 5 years ago

WATCH: Bark Talks to Affton School District

In this video, we spoke with Affton School District to hear about how Bark has helped their district confront the challenges facing students today. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 5 years ago

Here to Help, Here to Delight: Getting to Know the Bark Customer Support Team

Customer support at Bark is extremely important. We sat with four of our specialists to hear why they do what they do and what it means for families. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 5 years ago

How Kids Use Instagram in 2019 — Part 3: Hashing Out Hashtags

Hashtags are fun ways for people to find their favorite topics on Instagram. But here we look at how hashtags can be used for porn and cyberbullying. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 5 years ago

How Kids Use Instagram in 2019 — Part 2: A Closer Look at Comments

The comment sections on Instagram may seem harmless, but in this post, we take a look at how cyberbullies and predators can use them to target kids online. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 5 years ago

How Kids Use Instagram in 2019 — Part 1: Decoding DMs

Instagram is as popular as ever, but not everyone knows that the photo-sharing app is also used for messaging. In this post, we take a look at DMs. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 5 years ago

A Bark for Schools Case Study: Plum Borough School District

In this case study, we spoke with Dan Lauletta, IT Director of Plum Borough School District, to hear how Bark has helped his district with online safety. | Continue reading


@bark.us | 5 years ago