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Your Kid’s First Phone: What’s the Right Age and Device for Your Family?

There are important considerations to make when deciding between giving your child a hand-me-down iPhone or Android or a kid-safe phone

The Wall Street Journal | October 22, 2022

SBI teaches parents and students about internet safety

The Outlook | October 19, 2022

A guide to giving your child their first phone

Children are getting smartphones younger than ever. Make sure you’re all prepared.

Washington Post | October 13, 2022

NC State study: Elementary school kids need more training in safe surfing

WRAL Raleigh, NC | October 13, 2022

Georgia parents who have lost children to suicide concerned, say their group is growing

NBC 11 | October 10, 2022

Is Tiktok safe for kids? What parents need to know

Care.com | October 10, 2022

Children being bullied at increasing rate both online and off

KTUL Tulsa | October 7, 2022

National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month: Cyberbullying

ABC Salisbury, MD | October 4, 2022

Protecting Your Child Online-What You Need To Know!

Macaroni Kid | October 1, 2022

Central Texas school district adds layer of safety to student devices, detecting online threats in real-time

In its first week of using BARK, Copperas Cove ISD tallied 128 alerts

CBS 10 Waco | September 29, 2022

Social media challenges pose dangers to even the most well-adjusted kids, experts say

New York Daily News | September 26, 2022

Rossen Reports: Jeff’s favorite safety apps to track his kids and screen time

Rossen Report | September 13, 2022

National Suicide Prevention Month: Knowing the Signs

ABC News | September 9, 2022

Apps children are using that could put them in danger, what parents need to know

Fox 26 Houston | September 8, 2022

Artificial Intelligence keeping kids Safe Online

Erie News Now | September 6, 2022

Your Biggest Questions About Kids and Phones, Answered

Time | September 6, 2022

Using Technology For Suicide Prevention

Fox News Baltimore | September 4, 2022

Teens in Crisis 

Social media, the pandemic and cultural changes left a generation on shaky ground 

AARP | September 2, 2022

How Bark for Schools Monitoring App Balances Online Safety and Student Privacy

An Expert View piece by Bark for Schools Vice President, Bill Klasnic

The Journal | August 29, 2022

The 5 best parental control apps: Keep tabs on your kids

Bark: Best Parental Control App for Mobile Devices

ZD Net | August 29, 2022

TikTok Exposes Inappropriate Contents for Kids; What Parents Should Know About the Trendy App?

Parent Herald | August 25, 2022

App gives parents a glimpse into their child’s mental health struggles

The Bark app runs in the background on a child's device and sends parents or caregivers a text alert if the child has discussed or searched for unsafe content.

NBC 11 Minneapolis | August 22, 2022

Garden City man to remain in jail after tricking children into sending explicit photos, videos through social media

News 4 Detroit | August 22, 2022

How to Talk to Tweens About Being Responsible on Social Media

Posting questionable content online could affect your child’s future.

US News and World Report | August 15, 2022