How Can I Monitor My Child’s Text Messages for Free?
June 17, 2022
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Reagan Fausett
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Picture this: your teen comes in from a long day of school, kicks off their shoes, and sinks into the couch, phone in hand. Not having seen them all day, you naturally want to check in on your child. “How was school?” you…
Six Movies and TV Shows About Teen Addiction
June 15, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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Many movies about teenage drugs and alcohol glorify a lifestyle that isn’t as glamorous as the media makes it seem. In fact, it’s pretty harmful. Underage consumption of drugs and alcohol hinders brain development and devastates decision making abilities; not to mention the…
Safety and Video Games: What Is Among Us?
June 14, 2022
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Shanna Hovley
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Kids in my family love playing games of all kinds. When some of their cousins moved to another state, we looked at ways to keep playing games as a family. Among Us became a favorite for many reasons, but we still wanted to…
Ten Budget-Friendly Happy Birthday Party Ideas
June 13, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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The Met Gala. Woodstock. Sharlene from down the street’s annual Christmas party. All highly-celebrated parties that attendees talk about for years after—but they pale in comparison to your child’s next birthday party. Birthdays are big moments in a child’s life, and a birthday…
Seven Ways to Practice Internet Safety for Kids
June 10, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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Nowadays, we use the Internet for everything. Whether you’re keeping in contact with family and friends or attending an online class, the Internet is indispensable—and we wouldn’t have it any other way! After all, technology is a pretty marvelous tool when used correctly. …
What Causes Procrastination and How Can We Stop It?
June 8, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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I’ll just come out and say it: I’m a chronic procrastinator. If I had a dollar for every time I’ve said “I’ll get to it later” or “I do my best work under pressure,” I could have beat Elon Musk to buying Twitter. …
Why Are Cell Phones Bad For Kids, and How Does Troomi Help?
June 7, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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It seems like every kid has a phone these days. With social media running rampant and remote learning becoming more of a norm, kids of all ages are turning to cell phones for entertainment, communication, and learning. Cell phones have a lot of…
What Is Digital Self-Harm And How Can Parents Prevent It?
June 6, 2022
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Shanna Hovley
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In our modern world, tech and social media can become an outlet for anger, frustration, and sadness. While we are aware of the dangers that come from cyberbullying (see here for more information), are we aware of the digital harm that we and…