Free Online Learning Resources For Schools Affected by Coronavirus/COVID-19
Bark’s free product, Bark for Schools, is included in Tech Learning’s roundup of the best free learning resources.
TECH LEARNING |
March 15, 2020
Utah school software will send alerts about student accounts
The Ogden school district in Salt Lake City shares its story of adopting Bark for its district and the value they are seeing in the free product.
THE SALT LAKE CITY TRIBUNE |
March 9, 2020
Bark Technologies Acquires Router Limits to Create Comprehensive Parental Intelligence Software Solution
Bark announced its acquisition of Router Limits, a router-based online parental controls and internet management company. The partnership will enable both companies to utilize each other’s strengths to create the first comprehensive online safety solution for families. In the coming months, Bark will debut screen time management and filtering to complement its existing AI-powered monitoring technology.
PR Newswire |
February 25, 2020
‘Safer Internet Day’ seeks to empower parents to protect children online
On national Safer Internet Day, Bark’s CPO, Titania Jordan, along with Detective Rich Wistocki and a local Bark family, all share tips on how to keep your kids safer online. Bark is recommended as a way to monitor your kids online as well.
ABC 7 |
February 10, 2020
I’m 37 and I pose as children online to identify sexual predators. Here’s what parents should know
Good Morning America shares a behind-the-scenes look into the harrowing work of Bark’s Special Projects team, lead by Sloane Ryan, posing as an underage girl to discover possible sexual predators who abuse minors — turning the evidence over to the NCMEC and law enforcement. Sloane and Bark’s CPO, Titania Jordan, also share what parents should know when giving their children devices and access to the internet.
GOOD MORNING AMERICA |
February 6, 2020
I’m 37 and I pose as children online to identify sexual predators. Here’s what parents should know
Nightline shares an in-depth behind the scenes look at the work done by Bark’s Special Projects Team.
NIGHTLINE |
February 6, 2020
Best apps to put on your kid’s phone: Content monitors and screen-time limits
In this round-up of the best apps for parents to put on their kid’s phones, Bark is recommended as an option for parents who want to keep kids safer online.
CNET |
January 30, 2020
Setting parental controls on your kids’ devices
Titania Jordan, Bark’s CPO, speaks with ABC7 to share her top tips for parents setting parental controls on their kids’s devices.
ABC7 |
December 27, 2019
Consumer First Alert: How to talk to kids about smart phone safety
Many kids received their first smart phone this holiday season. In this piece, Bark is recommended as an important tool for parents to use when monitoring these new devices.
ABC 2 |
December 26, 2019
37 year-old mom poses online as adolescent girl to uncover scores of online predators
Sloane Ryan of Bark’s special project’s team went undercover as an 11 year old on Instagram and wrote an article about her experiences. Bark’s CPO, Titania Jordan, spoke with CNN about the project.
CNN |
December 21, 2019
These Are the Safest Phones for Kids, According to Experts
Bark’s CPO, Titania Jordan, talks to Yahoo! Lifestyle about which smartphones are the safest for parents to buy for their kids.
YAHOO LIFESTYLE |
December 18, 2019
Smartphone safety for kids ahead of gifting season
One of the most asked for gifts this holiday season are smartphones. The reality is, more than 50 percent of kids own a smartphone by age 11. Bark’s CPO, Titania Jordan, shares 10 tips for parents buying their kids a smartphone for the holidays.
ABC27 |
December 16, 2019
Looking to get your kids a smartphone for Christmas? Check out these tips
WOTV4 shares Bark’s tips for parents who are buying their kids their first smartphone this holiday season.
WOTV4 |
December 11, 2019
What You Need to Know About Bark
Parentology shares the imporance of monitoring your children online, and the benefits of using Bark as your monitoring tool.
PARENTOLOGY |
November 25, 2019
Apple says its App Store is ‘a safe and trusted place.’ We found 1,500 reports of unwanted sexual behavior on six apps, some targeting minors.
This article exposing the misleading app ratings in Apple’s app store shares a story about a real issue Bark discovered on one of these supposed safe apps.
WASHINGTON POST |
November 22, 2019
Parenting: Are you sharing too many photos of your kids on social media?
Bark’s CPO, Titania Jordan provides insight in this article highlighting the potential dangers of sharing photos of your child on social media.
POST AND COURIER |
November 14, 2019
Is TikTok Safe for Kids?
Titania Jordan, Bark’s CPO, shares the potential dangers for children on the popular TikTok app, and shares tips for how to keep your kids safer on there.
PARENTS.COM |
November 14, 2019
Even experts can’t agree on whether technology is dangerous for kids
Bark is mentioned as a popular parental monitoring tool in this article on the effects of tech on kids.
QUARTZ |
November 5, 2019
Cybersecurity Tips for Parents
Lisa Thee, VP of Strategic Partnerships, Bark, and Girl Scout Troop Leader speaks on cybersecurity for children.
FOX 40 |
November 4, 2019
Phone app alerts you when there is alarming content on your child’s phone
In a piece highlighting the importance of parents monitoring their children online – Bark is discussed as the best tool for parents to use.
NEWS 9 |
October 29, 2019
What Is TikTok? A Full Guide for Parents
Bark’s CPO, Titania Jordan, provides insight on what TikTok is, how it works, and the importance for parents to monitor their children’s use of the app.
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING |
October 21, 2019
China’s TikTok tries to stay ahead of D.C.’s tech backlash
Bark’s blog post about TikTok is quoted in this article about TikTok’s effort to “increase transparency around our content moderation policies and the practices we employ to protect our community”
POLITICO |
October 15, 2019
Cyberbullying: Mom credits Bark app for saving teen’s life
Today.com covers a story about a mom who credits Bark with saving her daughter’s life by alerting to her daughter’s alarming internet search.
TODAY |
October 15, 2019
Go Get Mom Podcast
In this episode about keeping our kids safe through online monitoring, Bark’s CMO Titania Jordan is interviewed and explains how Bark is a great tool for parents to use.
GO GET MOM |
October 6, 2019
