Bark Kids 4.5.2

Bark Kids is a complimentary child companion application that complements Bark and Bark Jr. In order to utilize it, an existing Bark account must be in place and Bark Kids must be installed on the child's device. The app offers a range of features:

1. Screen Time Management: Families can set appropriate time limits and create schedules for when their children's devices can access the internet, be it through cellular service or Wi-Fi.
2. Web Filtering: Our web filter provides parents with the ability to select which websites their child can access. It allows for blocking or permitting specific sites as well as entire categories, such as streaming services, online gaming, or explicit content.
3. Check-Ins: Check-Ins offer peace of mind to families while their kids are out and about. Instead of texting "Did you arrive?" or "Where are you?", parents can rely on GPS-based location confirmation from their children to ensure their safe arrival. In case needed, it even provides step-by-step directions via Google Maps to facilitate meeting them.
4. Personal Account Connections: The Bark Kids app allows kids to connect their own accounts to Bark's monitoring service (not available with Bark Jr). This connection gives them enhanced privacy as they don't have to share their usernames or passwords with anyone.

Here's what some parents have shared about their experience with Bark:

• "My wife and I LOVE Bark. We've had some tough but productive conversations with our 13-year-old son. It's proving to be extremely valuable." — Josh L.
• “It’s just another set of protections we as parents give our kids for the digital environment (or as my 10-year-old calls it, a "cell phone seat belt"). My oldest is a 9th grader, and while I trust her, I’ve come to realize through the alerts that some of her friends aren’t truly her friends. It’s led to some amazing conversations about choosing friends wisely and recognizing toxic people. While she wasn’t for Bark at first, she’s since said she’s grateful that I saw those messages because it reaffirmed what she was feeling but didn’t know how to verbalize without sounding sensitive.” — Bark Parent
• "Bark notified me that my young daughter had unknowingly revealed her phone number to strangers on Twitter. The fact that Bark notified me was impressive and led to an informative discussion with her the same day." — Jon B.
• “Since Bark alerted us to the suicidal language used in the Google doc that was being used in a chat document with a friend, we have seen both a pediatrician and a licensed counselor. We are hopeful for a positive outcome. Thanks to Bark for letting us peek into our child’s mind!” — Bark Parent
• “This app is a lifesaver! It has allowed us to catch so many "red flags" in the content my kids have accessed on their devices and in their interactions with friends and other people online that I wouldn’t have ever known about otherwise. The big difference between Bark and other "Parental Control" software is that Bark allows your kids to have so much more privacy. It doesn’t show you everything they do, but sends an instant alert regarding any activity that might be concerning. Highly recommended!” — Bark Parent

With Bark, you have the power to protect your kids both online and offline. Give it a try with a free seven-day trial!

Our Family Online Safety Specialists are available to answer any questions you may have. Contact us at [email protected] or visit help.bark.us to seek advice and receive assistance from the Bark Team.