by Jordan Bissell | Apr 21, 2020 | Mental Health, Parenting Tips
If there’s a child with autism in your life, you already know that they have some pretty cool talents. They might be a skillful basketball player, make the best pancakes around, or be great at learning new songs. In honor of Autism Awareness Month, we’re celebrating... 
by Jordan Bissell | Mar 17, 2020 | Mental Health, Parenting Tips
As a parent or guardian, you hope your child never has to worry about facing a major crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic they’re currently living through. A little fear of crossing a busy street? Sure. A healthy caution towards strangers online? Definitely. But seeing... 
by Jordan Bissell | Feb 13, 2020 | Child & Teen Depression, Kids and Technology, Mental Health, Teen Suicide Prevention
Note: Bark fully recognizes that children’s mental health should always be taken seriously whenever signs indicate that they might be struggling. Within those struggles, “sadfishing” is a distinct phenomenon, and this blog post seeks to unpack how... 
by Daniel Grammer | Sep 17, 2019 | Mental Health, Teen Suicide Prevention
Teen suicide has reached epidemic proportions in America. We hear the news stories of suicide, anxiety, and depression affecting children at alarmingly increasing rates, and yet when we drill down to the heart of the matter, we are left wondering why. Chief Parent... 
by Haley Zapal | Dec 11, 2018 | Child & Teen Depression, Mental Health
For many families, the two months between Halloween and New Year’s Eve are the busiest of the year, and they can be a roller coaster of parties, candy, school holidays, family visits, travel, and even more candy. Add to this mix colder, darker weather and a lack of... 
by The Bark Team | Sep 12, 2018 | Mental Health, Teen Suicide Prevention
Now the second leading cause of death for young people, suicide has become a nationwide epidemic. For National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, we’ve put together resources for parents and young people to raise awareness, encourage dialogue, and identify the...