Mint Arrow Messages Podcast: When to Give Kids Cell Phones
August 21, 2021
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Jennifer Johnson
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Our CEO and founder Bill Brady recently sat down with Corrine Stokoe from Mint Arrow to talk about when to get kids a phone, how to introduce them to tech, and what to look for in a phone for kids. Bill shares how…
Minimalist Moms Podcast: Intentional Choices with Kids
August 20, 2021
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Jennifer Johnson
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There’s no denying it (even if sometimes we want to!): lots of kids are getting phones at younger and younger ages, which means our own kids are asking for phones at younger and younger ages. We want our kids to be safe, but…
What is a Firewall and How Does it Work?
August 20, 2021
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Shanna Hovley
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As a responsible parent, you do your part to keep your children safe by securing your windows and locking your doors. An important step is to also teach your children to keep windows closed and locked at night and double check the locks…
Hello Iowa! Troomi CEO Talks Intentional Technology Choices
August 19, 2021
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Jennifer Johnson
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Recently our CEO and founder BIll Brady said “Hello Iowa!” on a Des Moines news program, where he talked about the right time to get your child a phone, dangers to look out for, and how to be conscientious about decisions regarding kids…
Gambling in Video Games
August 19, 2021
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Shanna Hovley
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Here’s a question you might have not thought about before: do video games lead to gambling? Unfortunately they might, and here’s why: Online gambling is a very real risk for our kids, and it’s even snuck into the games they play that appear…
Importance of Strong Passwords
August 18, 2021
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Shanna Hovley
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Passwords are how we access anything private online. From banks to restaurants to emails and even to social media, we need login information to get online and keep our information protected. Kids also need their information protected. Whether you are making them an…
Keep Your Child Safe from Cords and Wires
August 17, 2021
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Shanna Hovley
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One constant reality of our tech world is the tangled web of cords, wires, and cables that connect, charge, and power our electronic devices. Even our lamps can have long, twisty cords. With these seemingly small threats, it can be tricky to know…
The Dark Web: What You and Your Kids Should Know
August 16, 2021
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Shanna Hovley
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Parents are so frequently told to be concerned about the Dark Web, it’s almost become synonymous with danger. You might be wondering, “how do I protect my kids from the Dark Web?” Because of the taboo nature of the subject of the Dark…