More Screen Time? This Nifty Parent-Loved App Keeps Kids Cyber Safe During the School Year

With the new school year in full swing, it’s natural that parents want to keep tabs on the kiddos during the day — yes, from kindergarten to 12th grade. And whether they have a cell phone or smart watch, it can be hard for parents to track their location, text messages and content access. That’s why parental controls can help keep them cyber safe and protected throughout the school year. But with the overwhelming amount of parental apps, it can be hard to decipher which ones are worth the money. We just discovered one of the best monitoring apps, which is both cost-effective and convenient for families.

Whether you want to track your kid’s location or protect them for cyberbullying, the Bark Technologies app is ready to help. It’s an award-winning parental control app that helps keep kids of all ages safe in the digital space. Bark uses advanced AI to filter and monitor text messages, YouTube videos and emails as well as 30 other popular apps and platforms. This way, you can ensure your little ones are safe from harmful content, cyberbullying, online predators and the like, according to the brand. Read on to see what else the app can do.

“As children begin exploring digital spaces — messaging friends, watching content  or asking for their first phone — parents are navigating uncharted territory but are keenly aware of the risks,” per the brand. “Most aren’t looking for total control. They’re looking for support: Tools that help them introduce technology gradually, set boundaries and have informed conversations when issues arise.”

Sounds like something up your alley? Here’s how it works: Start by choosing what’s right for your family. Bark offers a cell phone, a watch, and just the app, which can be installed on an existing device. The phone monitors texts and apps, and blocks any content, websites and apps you disapprove of. The phone also immediately alerts you about any concerning content. Parents also love that you can set screen time limits, approve or deny contacts and track your child’s location all from their own device.

The watch offers similar features and includes water-resistant materials and a Gorilla Glass screen. Of course, you can choose just the app that monitors texts and apps, tracks location, sets screen time limits and blocks concerning content, too.

Here’s what parents are saying about Bark.

“Bark potentially saved my daughter’s life . . . if you are contemplating this . . . don’t!” one raved. “It alerted me to more than I ever would have known. I can’t even repay you for what you have given me.”

“Bark is the best decision my husband and I made,” another explained. “We have a 15-year-old, and although that may sound a bit old for monitoring, it is the best thing for us and our teen because it alerts us to potentially dangerous situations and it holds her accountable for how she conducts herself online. I can’t see why anyone would discourage this.”

If you’re a parent to a tween or teen, don’t wait to give Bark a try! After all, parents have enough to worry about, so why not feel secure when they’re online and texting?

Get the app now at Bark!