Teaching Your Kids About Money, Budgeting, and More!
January 31, 2022
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I grew up in a small farming community in southeast Idaho. Consequently, I heard one question over and over: “Is your dad a potato farmer?” Sadly, the answer was no. Not only did he not grow potatoes, but we didn’t even have a…
Teens and Kids Using Messaging Apps: How Safe Are They?
January 26, 2022
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Kids (and us adults too) use tech everywhere now. Part of using that tech is sending and receiving texts. Sometimes way too many texts. While there are many ways to help kids moderate their tech use, some messaging apps bypass these helps. Why…
6 Reasons You Should Switch Your Kid’s Cell Phone to Troomi
January 25, 2022
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Are you happy with your kid’s cell phone? Does it have the functionality you’re looking for, or maybe too much functionality? Are you able to personalize the smartphone and make it work how your child needs? If you answered no to any of…
Let’s See: What are In-game Purchases? Should You Go for It?
January 24, 2022
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If your kids play video games, and if you’ve read our article about the risks associated with gambling in video games, you might be wary of the term “in-game purchase,” but what does it really mean? What are some tools to keep your…
Do cookies affect prices? Your Guide to Managing Cookies
January 21, 2022
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C is for Cookie, and while we wish it was chocolate chip flavored, cookies online aren’t quite as delicious as your favorite treat. You’ve probably heard, “Beware of cookies, they can cost you money!” And while it’s kind of true, Cookies don’t carry…
HOW PARENTS CAN PROTECT THEIR CHILDREN AGAINST THE RISE OF CHILD EXPLOITATION
January 20, 2022
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WHAT IS CHILD EXPLOITATION? Defined it is the victimization of children that takes advantage of them sexually and forcing the child to cimmit a criminal act. This can take many forms. Asking a child to send photos in the promise of gifts, asking…
10 Hobbies You and Your Kids Can Start at Home This Winter
January 19, 2022
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One of my favorite hobbies is studying languages. While teaching myself Norwegian I came upon a word that I love: koselig. The closest translation into English is “cozy,” but that doesn’t quite capture the full essence of the word. You know that feeling…
KidSmart™ Apps: Here’s How Troomi’s Smartphone Games Work
January 18, 2022
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There’s no way around it: video games are fun. There are few things I love more than getting together with friends and playing a rousing game of Mario Kart—even if the night sometimes ends in my defeat. Video games have some hidden benefits…