Parenting in a Tech World
Welcome to Parenting in a Tech World, the podcast for families raising kids in the digital age. Join Bark CMO Titania Jordan as she unpacks digital dangers, discusses the latest viral social media trends, and shares expert tips for helping protect kids online and in real life.
Episodes
Teens are getting creative when it comes to hiding content on their phones. From vault apps that look like calculators to hidden photo folders, it can be hard for parents to know what's really going on. In this episode, we break down why kids use them and how parents can stay informed without breaking trust.
Learn more about vault apps: https://www.bark.us/blog/find-hidden-apps/
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This episode was recorded live at Bark Week at the Cliff House in Maine with our CEO, Brian Bason, and CTO, Brandon Hilkert. We looked back on Bark’s journey from a small startup to where we are today, helping protect millions of families across the country.
After losing their son and brother, Jack, to suicide, John and Rick Padilla transformed heartbreak into advocacy. In this moving conversation, they share how their work — from Mountain in My Mind to legal reform — is creating hope and healing for families everywhere.
Learn more about Mountain in My Mind and follow John on social:
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Raising kids in the digital age isn’t easy, but Sage Haven is making it a little kinder. Founders (and sisters!) Anne and Kate share how their messaging app helps parents guide healthy online conversations while keeping kids safer.
Sage Haven is the first messaging app designed to address online bullying head-on with AI moderation that is designed to block harmful messages before they are sent and nudge kids towards kindness. It als...
Cindy Robinson is an author, researcher, and neurodivergent life coach who works with individuals with ADHD. In this episode, she shares her perspective on parenting, technology, and what it means to raise kids in today’s world.
Learn more about Cindy on her website and give her a follow on Instagram!
Don't forget to check out her books:
Killer Mike shares his perspective on parenting in today’s world, offering advice for helping kids navigate both online and offline life. Listen in as he reflects on timeless approaches to raising confident, resilient children.
Today, we chat with Joshua and Brock from Parent ProTech, who equip parents and educators with expert-backed tools to keep kids safe online. They share practical tips on online safety, AI, and how families can actively guide their child’s digital journey.
Learn more about Parent ProTech and connect with the team:
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Today’s guest is Chris McKenna of Protect Young Eyes, a nonprofit dedicated to creating safer digital spaces for kids. Chris, a longtime friend and partner of Bark, shares insights on online risks and strategies families can use to keep kids safer in the digital world.
Links discussed in this episode:
- Learn more about Protect Young Eyes
- Check out the Childhood 2.0 documentary
- Sign the #DelayIsTheWay Manifesto
Connect with Chris...
Kristi Wells and Brittany Dunn of the Safe House Project share the urgent realities of child sex trafficking and how families and communities can support children’s safety.
Discussed in this episode:
- Learn more about the Safe House Project
- Download the Simply Report app on the App Store and Google Play
- Read the 2024 Impact Report
- Donate to the Safe House Project
- Learn more about VOCA
Connect with the Safe House Project:
Sarah Gardner, founder of the Heat Initiative, joins us to discuss how her team is holding Big Tech accountable for child safety failures. From calling out Apple and Meta to mobilizing public pressure, she shares the wins, challenges, and how we can all help bring the heat.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Learn more about the Heat Initiative: https://heatinitiative.org/
- Donate: https://heatinitiative.org/support-us/
- Email Apple and dema...
Kris Perry, executive director of Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development, joins us to discuss how technology is shaping childhood, and what parents, educators, and policymakers can do to support healthy development.
Learn more about Children and Screens: https://www.childrenandscreens.org/
Resources mentioned in this episode:
ChatGPT is showing up in classrooms, homework, and even kids’ casual conversations — but how safe is it? In this episode, Titania and Sam put AI to the test, asking hard-hitting questions to see exactly what kids might encounter. The results? Eye-opening, surprising, and a must-hear for any parent navigating the digital world.
Toni Collier joins us to talk about parenting through the hard stuff in life. Learn how embracing your family's mess can actually help build stronger, more resilient kids.
Connect with Toni:
- https://www.tonijcollier.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/tonijcollier/
- https://www.facebook.com/colliertoni
- https://youtube.com/@tonijcollier
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We're joined by Dr. Zona to learn how parents can get ahead of addiction by starting honest, informed conversations early. From what’s changed since we were kids to practical ways to talk with yours, this is a conversation every caregiver needs to hear.
Follow Dr. Zona:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/addictiontokdok/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@addictiontokdok
Resources discussed in this episode:
- Song for Charlie ...
Learn from a former social media industry exec turned family advocate how to help keep your kids safe in an age of ever-present social media.
Connect with Nicki and learn more about Scrolling2Death:
- https://www.scrolling2death.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/scrolling2death/
- https://www.youtube.com/@Scrolling2Death
- http://www.linkedin.com/in/nickireisberg
S2D Foundation: https://www.scrolling2death.com/donate
Resources mentioned i...
Sarah Adams, known as Mom Uncharted online, is bringing attention to parents who overshare about their kids online as well as kidfluencing, as both can cause real harm to kids.
Follow Sarah:
Links mentioned in this episode:
In this episode, Titania talks to Sam Chapman, a father whose son was sold fentanyl-laced drugs on Snapchat and tragically died of an overdose. Today, he’s working to get a law passed that would require social media companies like Snap to open their systems to parental control apps like Bark — so parents stay in the know when it comes to online dangers.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Sign the petition for Sammy's Law: https://w...
iPhones and Androids are the two most popular phones in the world, but only one is safer for kids: Androids. Learn what separates the two, and why your child definitely deserves one.
Resources discussed in this episode:
- Chris McKenna, Protect Young Eyes, https://www.protectyoungeyes.com/
- Nicki Reisberg, Scrolling2Death, https://www.scrolling2death.com/
- Podcast Episode with Brandon Hilkert, https://youtu.be/38QGPPhBULk
- Order your Bar...
Growing up in the ‘80s and ‘90s, sleepovers were about popcorn, movie marathons, and maybe calling your crush. Today, phones have transformed them into late night bouts of Snapchat drama, inappropriate video watching, and more.
Dive into the mysterious world of Roblox to learn why kids love it so much, what actually goes on when kids play it, and why it’s surprisingly a dangerous place to let kids spend time.
Resources from this episode:
- Top 5 Hidden Dangers of Roblox: https://www.bark.us/blog/hidden-dangers-roblox/
- How to Make Roblox Safer for Your Kid: https://www.bark.us/blog/safer-roblox/
- Bark's Roblox Parental Controls Tech Guide: https://www.bark.us...
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