Emoji Slang: A Guide for Parents
You probably know some of the slang terms your child uses while texting, but you may be completely baffled by all of the emoji slang they use to chat with friends. But don’t worry — we’ve explained some of the most common emojis teens and tweens use so you can know...
Is the MeWe App Safe for Kids? What You Need to Know About This Facebook Competitor
Have you ever told your teen that you wish you had a set of comfy, cozy unicorn PJs — only to log onto Facebook later that day to see an ad for (you guessed it) comfy, cozy unicorn PJs? An experience like this may have left you feeling a little weirded out. Like you,...
What Does Pansexual Mean? How Gen Z Talks About Gender, Sexuality, and More
Do you know what the term “pansexual” means? What about “cisgender”? No matter what your answer is, odds are your child is familiar with them. In a recent study, less than half of the polled members of Generation Z identified as “completely heterosexual” — the rest...
Go-To Meals, Netflix Marathons & ’80s Rock: How 6 Parents Are Handling Quarantine
It’s safe to say that nearly every family has been affected in some way by COVID-19 over the past few months. All of a sudden, kids were home 24/7, many parents began working remotely, and everyday routines were completely upended. While social distancing has often...
What Parents Need to Know About the Squad App
If you hear a lot of laughter and realize your child is on a video call with a bunch of their buddies, you might automatically assume they’re using Zoom to keep in touch. But as popular as Zoom has become, a similar app is quickly rising in popularity — especially...
Hate Speech: How to Talk to Your Child About Acts of Violence
With protests in support of black lives sweeping the country comes wall-to-wall coverage of civil unrest across news networks and social media alike. Dinner tables, Zoom calls, and comment sections have all become hotbeds of heated conversation. And while some...
How to Help Your Kid Express Their Creative Interests Online
It’s easy to worry about how much time your kid spends on social media. You might wonder who they’re talking to or whether they should be devoting more time to offline activities. But learning to create content on social platforms can be an incredible opportunity for...
What Parents Need to Know About Quibi
Have you heard about the new streaming platform Quibi? You’ve probably seen ads for it while browsing online the past few weeks. You can think of the app like Netflix or Hulu, except you can only watch the shows on your cellphone. That’s right — there’s no way to...
Bark Partners With BIGO LIVE
We’re excited to announce a new partnership with BIGO LIVE that will focus on digital safety for the kids who use this popular app. With over 200 million active users, BIGO LIVE is a live streaming platform (similar to Twitch or YouTube) where you can watch videos of...
Ultimate Guide to Safer Streaming Sites
How many hours of Fortnite could your kid play if they were left uninterrupted? Three? Five? Perhaps the limit does not even exist? Whether you’re six or 86, it’s so easy to get sucked into a Netflix hole or watch movie after movie on Disney+. But for kids, watching...
The Best Online Multiplayer Games to Play as a Family
After weeks of lockdown due to COVID-19, your kids are probably missing their friends and family members more than ever. Zoom calls and FaceTiming make chatting easier, but they don’t exactly scratch the itch of having fun or relaxing in the same way that playing a...
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