Digital Parenting Resources
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The top 3 things on every parent’s radar
A Parent’s Guide to Snapchat
Snapchat is popular among kids, but often confusing among parents. Read our parent’s guide to Snapchat to learn about its popular features.
The 12 Most Dangerous Apps for Kids: A Guide for Parents
We’ve rounded up the 12 most dangerous apps for kids on the internet. From Snapchat to Discord, here’s what you need to know.
2025 Teen Slang Meanings Every Parent Should Know
We have combed through our data at Bark to find some of the most popular instances of teen lingo and teen slang that kids use. Check them out!
Looking for a safer phone for that’s built for kids?
The Bark Phone lets you manage nearly everything your child can do — app & contact approvals, screen time, monitoring, location tracking, and so much more.
Get your free e-book of Parenting in a Tech World
Written by Bark team members and resident tech experts, Parenting in a Tech World is a must-read for parents looking for answers to common questions like:
- How do you know when your child is ready for a smartphone?
- Which apps are the most dangerous for my 13-year-old?
- What do I do if I catch my kid watching porn online?
Fill out a tech contract with your kids
Help make sure the whole family is on the same page about screen time, rules, limits, and expectations with our PDF tech contract — then print it out and stick it on the fridge.
Must-haves for your digital parenting toolbox
PITW Facebook group
Come together with 375,000+ parents to ask questions and give advice about parenting in the digital age.
Tech Byte Videos
Dive deep with this YouTube playlist that features must-watch videos about social media, online dangers, and more.
Parental control guides
Get step-by-step instructions for how to set healthy boundaries on devices, apps, games & more.
Get the kid’s phone parents are raving about
The Bark Phone lets you manage nearly everything your kid can do — from who they can text to when they can watch YouTube.
