Has your kid ever said...

Mine, too. Multiple times.

And honestly? I get it. That fear of being left out is real. Especially for kids trying to find their place in a digital world where so much of their connection feels like it happens online.

But here’s what we’ve learned in our house:

Being “left out” of social media isn’t the loss it’s made out to be.

It’s actually a win—one that helps our kids grow up more connected to real life, not just virtual status updates.

Instead of spending hours on apps that create pressure to perform, compare, and be constantly available… our kids are learning to communicate, connect, and build friendships that don’t disappear in 24 hours (like a Snap streak).

That doesn’t mean they never feel the sting of missing out. They do.

But we’ve made peace with that tension—and we support them with open conversations, clear boundaries, and one of our favorite tools: the Bark app.​

We don’t use Bark to control our kids. We use it to stay connected to their digital world—and catch the things we might miss with a simple phone check. Because kids are smart. And this world moves fast.

Bark helps us parent with eyes wide open, not out of fear—but out of love.

👉 If you’re wondering how to walk the line between freedom and safety with your kid’s phone, I highly recommend giving Bark a try. You can try it for free here.
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Or, if you want the full behind-the-scenes of how we navigate all this—early phones, no social media, monitoring without hovering—read the full blog here:

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You're not being overprotective for wanting to know what your kids are exposed to.

You're being wise.

And in a world moving this fast? That’s the kind of parenting our kids need.

You've got this.
Krista 🤍

P.S. Yes, our kids have phones. No, they don’t have social media. And no, they’re not falling behind because of it. In fact? They’re thriving. Read more about why here.
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