How to Keep Your Tech Devices Clean
August 31, 2021
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Shanna Hovley
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Part of having tech in our lives is keeping tech in good repair. Our kids also have tech in their hands and we want those tech devices to last but not carry dirt and germs. So how can we keep our technology clean?…
How Kids Benefit from Outdoor Activities
August 30, 2021
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Tiff Gibson
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Kids spend less time outdoors now than ever before. The average child spends four to seven minutes playing outside each day, compared to a staggering seven and a half hours in front of screens. Technology has its perks, but balancing screen time with…
7 Must-Have Apps to Help Kids Explore the Arts
August 27, 2021
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Tiff Gibson
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What kind of artist is your child? Do they spend hours filling your driveway with chalk art? Have you lost track of how many nights you’ve spent watching ballet recitals and school plays? Participating in creative arts helps kids develop their imaginations and…
The Benefits of Youth Sports (Plus 5 Tips for Helping Your Child Choose One)
August 26, 2021
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Tiff Gibson
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Bedtimes. Seatbelts. Nutrition. Flossing. Sunscreen. As parents, we are constantly juggling a million things at once—all in the interest of keeping our kids safe and healthy. Making sure they get the recommended hour of daily physical activity can feel like just one more…
Raising Kids Then and Now: The Evolution of Parenthood
August 25, 2021
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Tiff Gibson
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Do you ever feel like being a parent would have been easier in simpler times? Parenting is challenging no matter the era, but parents today face unique challenges compared to their past counterparts. According to Pew Research Center, sixty-six percent of U.S. parents…
A Phone That Adjusts to Your Family’s Needs
August 24, 2021
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Jennifer Johnson
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When is the right time to get your child a cell phone? According to Troomi co-founder and CEO Bill Brady, “The right age really depends on every child and every different family situation.” Bill was featured on Texas news show Valley Por Vida…
What Are the Benefits of E-Learning
August 24, 2021
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Tiff Gibson
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Technology permeates every area of our lives these days—including our kids’ classrooms. This trend is likely to continue; the online learning market is expected to exceed $1 trillion by 2028. Whether your child attends school in-person, online, or a hybrid of both, there’s…
How to Help a Child Regulate Their Emotions
August 23, 2021
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Reagan Fausett
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Managing emotions is difficult even for some adults (don’t tell me you’ve never seen someone yelling at a waiter), so it’s no wonder it’s a challenge for kids. Many kids are just learning what their emotions feel like—they haven’t developed the skills to…