Bark's Ultimate Back-to-School Guide
Everything you need to make the transition back to study mode, set healthy boundaries, and help keep your kids safe online.
Get the right tech in place
Best phones for kids in 2026
Not sure which phone is actually safe for your kid? Here’s our roundup of the top picks parents trust this year.
School-issued devices aren't automatically safe
That Chromebook coming home from school isn’t as locked down as you’d think. Here’s what to check first.
A parent's guide to kids' smartwatches
Thinking about a watch instead of a phone? Learn which features actually work and which ones fail.
Watch what's changing on their apps
Android's new parental controls, explained
If you saw headlines about Google expanding Android parental controls, here’s what it actually means for your family.
How social media pressures follow kids into the real world
It doesn’t stay on the phone. Here’s how online pressure shows up in the hallway.
What Instagram's parental controls actually do
A practical breakdown of Instagram’s built-in tools and where they fall short.
Decode the group chat
2026 teen slang meanings
Know your “rizz” from “gucci”? Get the lowdown here.
2026 TikTok slang
A full breakdown of the words and phrases your kid picked up from their FYP.
Drug slang and emojis
Learn the common terms and emojis for marijuana, pills, and more.
Support them as the pressure ramps up
A guide to teen mental health
Get ways to support your teen when they may be struggling.
Self-care ideas for tweens and teens
Help your family thrive with these easy self-care ideas for kids.
Is looksmaxxing harmful?
If your kid’s talking about “glowing up” or getting “rated,” here’s what’s behind it.
Listen to the Parenting in a Tech World podcast
Tim Tebow on protecting kids online
NFL legend and founder of the Tim Tebow Foundation joins Titania to talk about keeping kids safer in a digital world.
Inside the program that's changing how kids use tech
Go behind the scenes with Bark’s Connected Communities team and their work helping 4th and 5th graders build healthy tech habits.
A Meta whistleblower on what parents should know
Former Meta executive Kelly Stonelake opens up about what she saw inside the company, and why she’s speaking out now.
Take one step this week
Create a tech contract with your child
Sit down together and set expectations around tech use— then print it out and stick it on the fridge.
Watch Childhood 2.0 as a family
Check out this free, eye-opening documentary to learn more about the dangers kids face online today.
Connect with thousands of parents
Join our private Facebook group to ask questions, get advice, and learn about raising kids in the digital age.
It's time for a new approach to online safety
Bark works with schools, treatment centers, and community organizations nationwide to bring safety education, not just monitoring tools, to families. Programs like Connected Communities start early, teaching kids healthy tech habits right when they get their first phone, while bringing parents and educators into the same conversation. Ask your child’s school if they’re already partnering with Bark!
