Anonymous Cyberbullying
It seems every few weeks a new app emerges that allows for anonymous commenting on other user's posts. These apps do not necessarily require a user profile or a connection to an identity in order to make comments. No one holds cyberbullies and trolls are accountable...
Effects Of Cyberbullying On Children
*Updated: This post was first published May 10, 2016* From social media to online gaming to cell phones, today’s children have more avenues through which they can interact with each other virtually. That is why cyberbullying can be a source of significant...
Bark App Updates: Bark for Kids Companion Apps!
We're excited to announce the Bark For Kids companion apps! The Bark for Kids companion apps allows your kids to use our Check-Ins feature with the click of a button. No more back and forth via texting. Just log into your account to access the new features in your...
Summer Rules for Social Media
**This post was updated on June 10, 2020** Summer is here! With school officially out, kids will have a lot more unstructured time over the next few months. To help your family strike the perfect balance between screen time and sprinkler sessions, we’ve created this...
Bark Guide to Netflix Parental Controls
There’s no doubt that Netflix is by far the most popular streaming service in the United States today. It offers thousands of television series and movies on demand. The service includes everything from preschool educational shows to mature adult content. If you’re...
Part 3: How To Talk To Teens About Bark’s Monitoring Service
Welcome to the final installment of our how-to series on talking to your kids about using Bark as a monitoring service. We know it's a cliche, but man, kids really do grow so fast. Their ability to comprehend what the use of technology means for them as a young child,...
Part 2: How To Talk To Tweens About Bark’s Monitoring Service
Welcome to part 2 of our our 3-part series on how to talk to tweens about using Bark's monitoring service. We hope you find these talking points, example conversation starters, and actions to take based on your kid's age helpful. Today we cover how to talk to tweens,...
Part 1: How To Talk To Younger Kids About Bark’s Monitoring Service
Welcome to part 1 of our three-part series on how to talk to your kids about Bark (and using a monitoring service in general). In this series you'll find talking points, example conversation starters, and actions to take based on your child's age. Today our focus...