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Instagram for Kids? Facebook explores creating a platform for users under 13

Hear what the experts at Bark have to say about a potential new social media platform for young kids.

USA Today | March 18, 2021

Growing up on Screens: How a Year Lived Online has Changed our Children

Washington Post | March 5, 2021

Schools, Parents, Increase Online Security for Students Learning Virtually

How are schools and parents keeping students safe online as they multiply their hours in front of a computer screen? Bark as a recommended safety tool.

KATV Little Rock, AR | March 3, 2021

From Pinterest to Fitbit, No App Is Truly Kid-Safe. Here’s What Families Can Do

Wall Street Journal | January 30, 2021

Facebook Apologizes for Glitch That Caused Pornographic Images to Appear on Feeds

Bark surfaced a major social media bug causing pornorgraphy to suddenly appear in the paltform giant’s search bar..

WSB-TV Atlanta | January 26, 2021

Is Roblox Safe for Kids?

Kids can’t get enough of the video game, which now has 150 million monthly users and counting. But if you’re worried about its safety, you’re not alone.

Parents | January 25, 2021

Discord Chat App Is Safer Now for Kids but Still Lacks Parental Controls

Data from Bark’s 2020 annual report is highlighted in this important piece on the controversial platform, Discord.  

Wall Street Journal | January 16, 2021

Junior League of Birmingham to Host Virtual Anti-Human Trafficking Awareness Month Series in January

Social Media Predators: What Parents Need to Know About Online Human Traffickers, presented by Bark – Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

Hoover Sun | January 1, 2021

The Best Parental Control Apps for iPhones

Bark is listed as one of the top apps when it comes to protecting your kids online. 

NY Metro Parents | December 29, 2020

San Angelo Law Enforcement, Child Center Gives tips to Protect Children from Online Dangers

The San Angelo, TX police department endorses Bark as one of the top ways to protect kids online.

San Angelo Standard-Times | December 21, 2020

What is Bark? The App Saving Lives.

Why the Bark app, Bark Home, and Bark community are critical to online safety. 

KTVK CBS 5 | December 19, 2020

Rules are Important When It Comes to Giving Smartphones and Other Devices to Kids

Bark Technologies reports significant stats supporting the importance of establishing rules when entrusting kids with digital devices. 

WTVT Fox | December 17, 2020

Parents Warned to be Careful with Tech Gifts Amid Spike in Predatory Online Behavior

A 23% jump in online predation reported by social media monitoring and screen time management company, Bark Technologies, puts parents on alert when gifting tech this holiday season.

ABC News 27 | December 9, 2020

What Parents Need To Know About The New Social Media Platform Parler

This social media “Wild West” is gaining popularity among teens. Learn more about this controversial app with tips from Bark’s Chief Parenting Officer, Titania Jordan.

Parents.com and ABC 9 | December 9, 2020

Parents use Bark app to Help Monitor their Kids Online

Learn how Bark monitors content and manages screen time without infringing on kids’ privacy.

ABC 13 Houston | December 8, 2020

Tech Co Offers Advice to Protect Kids During the Holidays

You wouldn’t give your child a bike without a bike helmet. Don’t give them a device without these protective measures. Helpful advice from Bark.

Fox News 54 Augusta, GA | December 7, 2020

How to Keep Kids Safe on New Devices

New devices come with new responsibilities. Bark Technologies’ Titania Jordan shares some valuable tips for parents.

WCSH NBC 6 Portland, ME | November 24, 2020

Tips for Parents “Gifting” Tech This Holiday Season

Some sound advice from author of Parenting in a Tech World, Titania Jordan, to help “gift” technology responsibly to your kids this holiday season.

KCRA 3 NBC Sacramento | November 23, 2020

Cyberbullying Related to Election is Growing Problem Among Kids

Bark Technologies releases some sobering stats indicating an uptick in severe cyberbullying directly related to this year’s election.

Scripps National | October 28, 2020

How to Limit Kids’ Screen Time During the Age of Remote Learning

Tech execs, Matt McKee and Titania Jordan offer tips and strategies to help parents navigate a most challenging time in their new book, Parenting in a Tech World.

The New York Post | October 17, 2020

Advice for parents navigating digital parenting during a pandemic

For entrepreneurs, the time is ripe to invent ways to help parents protect their children from cyberbullying and online predators.

The Story Exchange | October 10, 2020

Zoom Bombs and Data Breaches on the Rise During Pandemic

Bark is featured as a preferred app for parents to help protect their children from issues such as cyberbullying and online predation.

Boston 25 News | September 22, 2020

Inside Atlanta’s AI innovations: the tech operating in the background

Artificial intelligence is simply a tool businesses and organizations can use to make data more relevant and powerful, panelists said during Atlanta Inno’s State of Innovation in AI event.

bizjounals.com | September 17, 2020

As virtual learning and pandemic linger, risk of self-harm continues to rise among children

KMOV CBS 4 shares information about the 123-percent increase in emergency calls Bark has made to parents and schools regarding self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Since the Bark app was released in 2015, this is the highest percentage of suicidal instances ever reported.

KMOV CBS 4 | September 10, 2020