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The Bark Phone and Bark Watch: Then and Now
If there’s one thing Bark that Bark values, it’s the voice of real parents who ...
Unplugged & Unwrapped: Fun, Screen-Free Gifts for This Holiday Season
As the holiday season approaches, so does the pressure to find the perfect gift. And ...
5 Takeaways from Jonathan Haidt’s “The Anxious Generation” We Can’t Stop Thinking About
Here at Bark, we’re huge fans of Jonathan Haidt’s best-selling book The Anxious Generation: How ...
Too Young to Share: How Teens Are Distributing Explicit Images Without Realizing It
As a teen, few things are more important than fitting in and being liked. And ...
The Ultimate Screen-Free Family Travel Guide: Essentials, Activities & Tips
Family travel doesn’t have to mean handing over a screen the minute your kid asks, ...
Halloween Movie and TV Show Roundup: Our Top Picks For Families
As the nights grow colder and the season gets a little spookier, there’s nothing better ...
The Parent ProTech Team Talks AI, Kids, and Digital Parenting
Raising kids in a world full of apps, chatbots, and AI can feel overwhelming, but ...
Group Chat Dynamics: The Norms and Dangers Parents Should Know
Group chats are essentially the new “hallway” for today’s teens and tweens. These types of ...
Our Top Recommendations for Kid-Friendly Spooky Podcasts
With spooky season upon us, it’s the perfect time to gather around and share some ...
10 Ways Social Media Causes Anxiety in Kids
As a parent, you probably know that social media isn’t great for your child. The ...
iOS 26: A Parent’s Guide to New Features
iOS 26 is finally here, and if you notice the jump in numbers, that’s because ...
Help! Why Is My Kid Talking to a Chatbot All the Time?
Dear Titania, My 14-year-old daughter recently started using an app called Character.AI, and she’s spending ...
Movies About Parenting That the Whole Family Will Love
Parenting isn’t always easy, but sometimes a good movie can make the load feel a ...
Understanding Technoference: When Phones Get in the Way of Parenting
Have you heard of technoference? It’s a relatively new term to emerge from the research ...
Your Biggest Social Media Questions About Bark — Answered
At Bark, we’re honored to serve millions of children with our products, and we get ...
Beyond the Policy: How Phone Bans Play Out in Schools
After years of debate and discussion, 2025 has seen the largest increase in school phone ...
AI Companion Bots: A Crash Course for Parents
While AI has been around for a while now, companion bots seem to be the ...
Chocolate from Dubai and Memes from Lizards: The Wild World of 2025’s Fads
Keeping up with the fads of pop culture can be a challenge these days, as ...
ADHD, Screen Time, and Healthy Tech Boundaries: A Parent’s Guide
If you’re raising a kid with ADHD, you probably already know that technology can be ...
A Conversation with Nicki Petrossi of Scrolling 2 Death
After 15 years running a successful social media marketing business, Nicki Petrossi had seen enough. ...
Social Media and Sports Recruiting: What Parents of Young Athletes Should Know
The use and influence of social media are found just about everywhere, and college sports ...
Traveling with Kids: The Ultimate Digital Packing Checklist for Parents
When kids get ready to go on vacation, all they have to do is dream ...
Instagram Just Added a Map Like Snapchat’s. Parents, Take Note.
If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em, right? This seemed to be Instagram’s mantra as ...
The Most Surprising Ways We’ve Learned Kids Are Outsmarting Parental Controls
Think your parental controls are airtight? You may want to double-check after reading this post. ...
The Top 5 Podcasts to Listen to With Your Kids
Whether you are heading out on a road trip or just trying to knock out ...
The Story Behind Other Parents Like Me: A Chat With Founder Casie Fariello
Have you ever wondered if other parents and caregivers are experiencing the same things you ...
5 Tips for the 2025 Back-to-School Season from Parents on the Bark Team
Whether your kid’s school is heading back in just a few days or you’ve still ...
Real or AI? How to Teach Your Child to Spot AI-Generated Content
In today’s digital world, it’s almost certain that your child has encountered AI-generated content, whether ...
How Do I Navigate Digital Boundaries with My 17-Year-Old?
Dear Titania, My daughter just turned 17, and she’s been insisting that she doesn’t need ...
Bark’s Movie Round Up for Your Next Family Movie Night
Family movie night is a time-honored tradition and a simple joy that can bring any ...
5 Ways to Get Teens to Try Screen-Free Summer Activities
Every parent knows the feeling when school lets out and it’s finally time to answer ...
Celebrating 10 Years of Bark — and Unforgettable Bark Memories!
10 years ago, Bark CEO Brian Bason started a company to help protect kids online ...
How to Avoid Dry Texting: The 10 Unwritten Rules Every Parent Should Know
You probably are well aware as a parent that kids can sometimes speak a totally ...
The Truth About Sharenting: 5 Questions with MomUncharted
Many parents like sharing about their children’s lives online with close friends, but what happens ...
The Hidden Struggle: Parents’ Mental Health in the Digital Age
As a parent, you likely spend a lot of time worrying and supporting your child’s ...
Text, Don’t Talk? How Tech Has Changed Family Communication
Why call your kid down for dinner when you can just text them from the ...
Why TikTok Isn’t Just an App — It’s a Culture
Remember quoting lines from your favorite movie or replaying the same song over and over ...
Here Are the 5 Hidden Dangers of AI that Parents Need to Know
Like it or not, AI is everywhere — if you use the internet, you’re probably using ...
Bark’s Guide for Families Affected by Sextortion
If your child has been a victim of sextortion, we’re so sorry that you’re going ...
How Do I Know Which Bark Product is Right for My Kid?
Every child is unique — and so are their tech habits. That’s why Bark has ...
Talking Online Safety with CJ Scarlet: Expert Advice for Helping Protect Kids
Have you ever wished you had a knowledgeable, kind, but sassy mentor for raising kids ...
A Crash Course in TikTok Aesthetic Trends
Love it or hate it, TikTok is where modern pop culture churns and brews, every ...
Our Best Summer Tech Tips for Families
While kids and teens are counting down the minutes until school lets out, parents are ...
How Do I Prevent a Tech Free-For-All This Summer?
Dear Titania, School lets out in a few short weeks, and I’m already worried that ...
The Dark Side of Gaming: How Predators Target Kids on Platforms Like Roblox
At first glance, Roblox looks like any other kid-friendly video game. It’s colorful, creative, and ...
Raising Digitally Resilient Kids: Helping Children Face Online Challenges with Confidence
There’s a new battle cry echoing through middle schools everywhere: “Chicken Jockey!” What started as ...
5 Ways Bark Gives Back to Communities
Bark began with a simple mission — to provide families with tools that help keep ...
Bark + Talkspace: Partnering to Help Provide Mental Health Resources for Families
At Bark, we know firsthand just how important mental health is to young people and ...
What You Need to Know About the Impactful #MyFriendToo Movement
At Bark, we are always looking for important campaigns that champion children’s safety and well-being. ...
Help! My Husband Is Insistent Our 10-Year-Old Should Have an iPhone
Dear Titania, My family has finally decided it’s time to get our 10-year-old her very ...
The TikTokification of Teen Slang: How the App Is Changing the Way Kids Talk
Remember when slang consisted of simply a well-timed “As if!” or “Talk to the hand?” ...
7 Things We Can’t Stop Thinking About After Watching Netflix’s Kidfluencing Documentary
The new Netflix documentary Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing explores the world of ...
What to Do If Your Child Has an Online Friendship
For many of us who did not grow up in the digital age, the idea ...
Phone Settings Every Parent Should Enable for Their Kid’s Safety
When it comes to kids and smartphones, most parents know the basics — install a ...
5 Apps That Will Get Your Kid Outside
As warmer weather comes around the corner, many parents will find themselves urging their kids ...
Popcorn Brain: How Social Media Is Rewiring Your Child’s Attention Span
3, 2, 1, ding! Content today moves at breakneck speed, and kids are keeping pace ...
I Was Groomed Online: What I Wish Today’s Parents Knew
Many parents didn’t grow up with online video games that allowed them to chat with ...
Bark’s Guide to Spring Cleaning: Tech Edition
When spring comes around, everyone gets the unexplainable urge to clean up the spaces around ...
5 Takeaways from Netflix’s Adolescence Every Parent Needs to Hear
The new Netflix series Adolescence follows the arrest and criminal investigation of a young English ...
How Do I Get a Handle on My Social Media Addiction?
Dear Titania, I’m starting to realize that I have a pretty serious social media addiction ...
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