Story of 37-Year-Old Mom Posing as 11-Year-Old Girl Online Surpasses 5.5M Views
The Bark Special Projects Team — led by Sloane Ryan — went undercover online as the fictitious 11-year-old Bailey, who received numerous texts from predators within minutes. That number grew exponentially over the nine-month duration of the project, and the harrowing details were published in an article on the online platform Medium.
YAHOO FINANCE |
December 23, 2019
Mom Goes Undercover Online As 11-Year-Old Girl To Inspire Action Against E-Predators
Moms.com shared their shocked reaction to Sloane Ryan’s special project and calls upon their readers to read her original post on Medium.
MOMS.COM |
December 23, 2019
37 year-old mom poses online as adolescent girl to uncover scores of online predators
Sloane Ryan of Bark’s special project’s team went undercover as an 11 year old on Instagram and wrote an article about her experiences. Bark’s CPO, Titania Jordan, spoke with CNN about the project.
CNN |
December 21, 2019
These Are the Safest Phones for Kids, According to Experts
Bark’s CPO, Titania Jordan, talks to Yahoo! Lifestyle about which smartphones are the safest for parents to buy for their kids.
YAHOO LIFESTYLE |
December 18, 2019
Smartphone safety for kids ahead of gifting season
One of the most asked for gifts this holiday season are smartphones. The reality is, more than 50 percent of kids own a smartphone by age 11. Bark’s CPO, Titania Jordan, shares 10 tips for parents buying their kids a smartphone for the holidays.
ABC27 |
December 16, 2019
Looking to get your kids a smartphone for Christmas? Check out these tips
WOTV4 shares Bark’s tips for parents who are buying their kids their first smartphone this holiday season.
WOTV4 |
December 11, 2019
Tips for buying your child’s first smartphone
Parentology recently talked to Titania Jordan, technology expert, and Chief Parenting Officer at Bark for some useful tips for when buying a child’s first smartphone.
PARENTOLOGY |
December 5, 2019
What You Need to Know About Bark
Parentology shares the imporance of monitoring your children online, and the benefits of using Bark as your monitoring tool.
PARENTOLOGY |
November 25, 2019
Apple says its App Store is ‘a safe and trusted place.’ We found 1,500 reports of unwanted sexual behavior on six apps, some targeting minors.
This article exposing the misleading app ratings in Apple’s app store shares a story about a real issue Bark discovered on one of these supposed safe apps.
WASHINGTON POST |
November 22, 2019
Parenting: Are you sharing too many photos of your kids on social media?
Bark’s CPO, Titania Jordan provides insight in this article highlighting the potential dangers of sharing photos of your child on social media.
POST AND COURIER |
November 14, 2019
Is TikTok Safe for Kids?
Titania Jordan, Bark’s CPO, shares the potential dangers for children on the popular TikTok app, and shares tips for how to keep your kids safer on there.
PARENTS.COM |
November 14, 2019
Even experts can’t agree on whether technology is dangerous for kids
Bark is mentioned as a popular parental monitoring tool in this article on the effects of tech on kids.
QUARTZ |
November 5, 2019
Cybersecurity Tips for Parents
Lisa Thee, VP of Strategic Partnerships, Bark, and Girl Scout Troop Leader speaks on cybersecurity for children.
FOX 40 |
November 4, 2019
Phone app alerts you when there is alarming content on your child’s phone
In a piece highlighting the importance of parents monitoring their children online – Bark is discussed as the best tool for parents to use.
NEWS 9 |
October 29, 2019
What Is TikTok? A Full Guide for Parents
Bark’s CPO, Titania Jordan, provides insight on what TikTok is, how it works, and the importance for parents to monitor their children’s use of the app.
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING |
October 21, 2019
China’s TikTok tries to stay ahead of D.C.’s tech backlash
Bark’s blog post about TikTok is quoted in this article about TikTok’s effort to “increase transparency around our content moderation policies and the practices we employ to protect our community”
POLITICO |
October 15, 2019
Cyberbullying: Mom credits Bark app for saving teen’s life
Today.com covers a story about a mom who credits Bark with saving her daughter’s life by alerting to her daughter’s alarming internet search.
TODAY |
October 15, 2019
Go Get Mom Podcast
In this episode about keeping our kids safe through online monitoring, Bark’s CMO Titania Jordan is interviewed and explains how Bark is a great tool for parents to use.
GO GET MOM |
October 6, 2019
Tech Trends: Ekster 3.0 Smart Wallet
In a segment covering the hottest tech trends, Bark is shared as a must have parental monitoring tool.
NBC CHICAGO |
October 6, 2019
Kik Shutting Down: What Parents Should Know
The controversial Kik app, which was criticized for putting minors in potential danger with child predators, is officially shutting down. Bark’s CMO, Titania Jordan, shares some online safety guidelines for parents to help keep their kids safer online.
Family Circle |
September 24, 2019
Online Safety for Teens
Bark’s Chief Parent Officer, Titania Jordan, shares some advice for parents when it comes to keeping their kids and teens safe on the internet.
FOX 8 |
September 20, 2019
Who Are My Kids Talking to Online? Internet Safety Facts for Parenting in a Digital Age
Safety experts separate the real online risks from the hype and share how to keep our kids away from cyberbullying and objectionable content. Bark is recommended as a way to monitor your children online.
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING |
September 18, 2019
Keeping Tabs on Your Kids: The Latest Parental Controls From Apple, Google and Amazon
In an article about how parents can use native parental controls, Bark is recommended as a complementary tool for parental monitoring.
WALL STREET JOURNAL |
September 17, 2019
Local case of 18 year old charged with raping an 11 year old girl raises concerns over how parents can monitor social media platforms
Bark is recommended as a parental monitoring tool in a story about the importance of keeping an eye on your child’s online presence.
Q13 FOX |
September 13, 2019
