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Houseparty App: Is It Safe for Kids?

by The Bark Team | Nov 6, 2019 | Social Media Monitoring

**This post was updated on Dec. 12, 2019** When you were in high school, did you ever try to throw a low-key party — only to have way more people show up than you invited? Houseparty, a social media app that’s available on iOS and Android, allows users to connect with...

Skype Monitoring

by Haley Zapal | Nov 4, 2019 | Social Media Monitoring

Bark now covers Skype, the popular video and voice chat platform. While we’re unable to monitor content shared during live calls, we can monitor the text and media shared through direct messages on connected Android and Amazon devices. By updating their Bark for Kids...

Is WhatsApp Safe for Kids? Here’s What You Should Know

by The Bark Team | Nov 3, 2019 | Social Media Monitoring

**This post was updated on Dec. 7, 2020**Are you familiar with WhatsApp? There are many potential positives to using the app, but there are also potential issues to be aware of. You may be wondering, "Is WhatsApp safe for my child?" You'll probably be relieved to know...

Halloween for Kids: Fun Apps and Activities

by Haley Zapal | Oct 29, 2019 | Parenting Tips

A lot has changed in the world since we were kids — from smartphones and Netflix to Spotify and podcasts. But what hasn’t changed? The pure, unbridled joy of Halloween for kids. And while the internet can pose threats, it can also bring families closer together,...

Student Privacy Pledge

by Haley Zapal | Oct 22, 2019 | Bark for Schools, School Safety

Bark is proud to have officially signed the Student Privacy Pledge. The Student Privacy Pledge is a legally binding agreement on how educational technology companies commit to responsibly handling the data and privacy of students across the U.S. Signing this pledge...

Why Do Teens Smoke: The Rise of Vaping

by Haley Zapal | Oct 14, 2019 | Parenting Tips

Numerous reports have recently surfaced about a new and mysterious illness in which people are developing serious lung infections. Several outlets have even reported fatalities. There’s a growing body of evidence suggesting that vaping is to blame. It seems like every...

Healthy Habits for Kids Online

by Haley Zapal | Oct 10, 2019 | Parenting Tips

We all want to encourage healthy habits for kids. But are we setting the right example? As adults, we depend on technology to make it through the day. Scheduling meetings, checking emails, and managing our social lives would be next to impossible without the help of...