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Gen Alpha Kids Are Gaming More Than Ever—How to Protect Them From Online Predators

A new report highlights the issues kids can encounter while gaming. Here's how parents can help.

Parents | May 9, 2026

School cellphone bans help students focus but have little impact on test scores, new research shows

Bell-to-bell cellphone bans in public schools have reduced student distractions but have had minimal impact on test scores, a new study shows.

The Washington Times | May 6, 2026

10 Safest Phones for Kids and Teens Parents Actually Trust

Bark has the best overall phone for child safety.

NerdTechy | April 27, 2026

Protecting kids from online gaming dangers

Titania Jordan, an online child safety and parenting expert, talks about protecting your children from online gaming dangers.

WFSB 3 | April 16, 2026

‘Engineered to hook us’: Social media companies sued by school districts

Bark Chief Parent Office Titania Jordan speaks on the addictiveness of social media and the work being done to hold social media companies accountable.

WSB-TV Atlanta | March 30, 2026

A Parent’s Guide to Teen Texting Codes

Experts decode some of the most frequently-used acronyms kids are using over text, and discuss the specific ones that should never be ignored.

Parents | March 27, 2026

Juries Hold Meta and Google Accountable for Online Safety—Here’s What It Means for Your Kids

Recent verdicts in New Mexico and Los Angeles are highlighting digital safety for kids and teens. This is what parents need to know.

Parents | March 26, 2026

DeKalb County Schools joins lawsuit over student social media addiction

The DeKalb County School District is among several districts suing major tech companies, claiming student social media addiction is disrupting learning and classroom behavior.

95.5 WSB | March 26, 2026

What Would A Chief Parent Officer Do For Your Company?

The title is still rare in corporate America, with Titania Jordan of Bark Technologies being one of the few other executives holding a Chief Parent Officer title. The common thread between Jordan and Teran is the belief that the parent perspective is a strategic consideration.

Forbes | March 19, 2026

Protecting children from sexual predators is everyone’s responsibility that must begin early

With solutions like Bark leading the way, early education and community vigilance are key to protecting children from evolving online threats.

Shaw Local | March 18, 2026

Life360 vs Bark: which parental monitoring app offers better protection?

Bark is the ultimate choice for parents looking for advanced AI content monitoring and screen time management features...

Cybernews | March 18, 2026

14 Home Office Updates To Finish Q1 Strong

Balancing work responsibilities with parenting duties can be challenging, especially in a remote work setting where your children’s needs may impact your workflow. Managing kids’ connectivity in your home office is that much easier with the Bark Phone.

Upscale Living | March 10, 2026

Bop Meaning Cheat Sheet

The bop meaning is not one-size-fits-all. Depending on where you are, who you’re talking to, and whether you’re online or offline, “bop” can mean something completely different.

Park Magazine New York | March 6, 2026

9 teens arrested during ‘social media takeover’ at Long Island mall

Nine teenagers were arrested on Thursday, Feb. 19, after a "takeover" involving more than 100 children at Green Acres Mall. The gathering was reportedly organized on social media.

Fox 5 New York | February 20, 2026

If You Absolutely Must Get Your Kid A Phone, Try One Of These Ultra-Safe Options

These can help them stay in communication without the dreaded TikTok takeover.

Buzzfeed | February 15, 2026

Trafficking versus exploitation

Local representatives of different professions and agencies gave a community presentation Thursday night on the differences between sexual exploitation and human trafficking, and where they occasionally overlap.

The News-Review | February 3, 2026