The Hoop App: Where Tinder for Teens Meets Snapchat
Would you let your 12-year-old download Tinder, swipe around for a bit, and then share their Snapchat information with a couple of random strangers on the platform? Probably not. But you might assume that a similar app just for kids their own age would be OK for them...
What is Sadfishing?: A New Trend That Parents Need to Know About
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 that fits into the...
Safer Internet Day: How to Talk to Your Kids About Digital Citizenship
Today is Safer Internet Day, and Bark is proud to join people and organizations around the world in promoting the safe and positive use of digital technologies among children, tweens, and teens. In honor of this year’s theme, “Together for a better internet," we’ve...
FAQs for Sloane Ryan and the Special Projects Team
Updated February 20, 2020: Since the publication of this article, Sloane has revealed her identity as Roo Powell. Since Roo Powell published her article about the prevalence of online predators in the digital age, we’ve received thousands of heartfelt messages from...
How to Talk About Online Predators With Your Kids
If you’ve read Sloane Ryan’s Medium piece, you were probably shocked and disgusted by the prevalence of online predation that exists today. Since publishing her story, we’ve received thousands of messages from people asking how to help fight this epidemic, as well as...
Are Smart Speakers Safe for Kids?
“Alexa, play ‘Bad Guy’ by Billie Eilish.” “OK Google, tell me a knock-knock joke!” If your family has a smart speaker, these are probably popular refrains heard around your house. Kids and adults alike have made these voice-activated speakers commonplace — some...
Human Trafficking Awareness: What Parents and Guardians Need to Know
Throughout your child’s life, you’ve taught them how to be safe. You’ve explained that they shouldn’t microwave aluminum foil, play with matches, or bike down a huge hill without wearing their helmet. But human trafficking awareness might not be a part of your safety...
Top 10 Suicide Prevention Organizations and Resources
Suicide is currently the second-leading cause of death for ages 10–24, which means that it’s an issue that has the potential to touch all of our lives at some point. Whether it’s a friend, a co-worker, or even someone in your own family, it’s important for you to know...
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