Parents and Social Media: How Online Communities Help
July 19, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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It’s no secret that the parenting game is changing. Modern technology has introduced a wealth of parenting opportunities that older generations likely never imagined. Take the Internet, for example. While it gives kids the opportunity to learn new things and exercise their creativity,…
What’s the Deal With Esports Tournaments?
July 15, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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Towards the end of last year, hordes of people from all over the world descended upon Reykjavík for a massive sporting event. Dressed to the nines in their jerseys, they looked ready to compete. What was the sport, you ask? Well, it wasn’t…
Help Your Kids Stay Safe with Troomi Text Tracking
July 14, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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Texting has made it so much easier to communicate. Unfortunately, it’s also made it easier for unwanted or dangerous material to fall into our children's laps. It’s important that parents are able to keep an eye on their children’s texting habits—and with Troomi,…
KidSmartⓇ Apps: Troomi’s Best Music Apps for Kids
July 13, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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Believe it or not, when I taught first grade, I wasn’t my student’s favorite teacher. The coveted title belonged to Miss Rachel, the music teacher. Every Thursday afternoon, Miss Rachel wheeled an instrument-laden cart down to our first-floor classroom for music class. Over…
The Benefits of Old-Fashioned Wooden Toys
July 12, 2022
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Shanna Hovley
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I love puzzles, specifically wooden block puzzles. While there are similar kinds of puzzles made out of plastic or glass, there is something therapeutic about holding a piece of smooth wood and figuring out how it fits into a larger whole. After some…
Teaching Kids Not to Post Personal Info Online
July 11, 2022
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Jennifer Johnson
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When we were kids, staying safe was as simple as our parents saying, “Don’t talk to strangers.” Back then, there just weren’t as many ways that predators could learn about or come in contact with potential victims. Now, with kids going online at…
Five Reasons to Practice Pottery for Kids
July 8, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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A few months ago, a friend and I attended a small pottery class to celebrate his birthday. We had never tried ceramics before, and were excited at the prospect of making something creative that we would really use. As we entered the studio,…
Android or Apple: Which Should Your Child Use?
July 7, 2022
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Sarah Kimmel
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Android vs Apple: you see this debate play out all over the tech world. So, which one is better? There are strong feelings on both sides of this fight. However, as with most technologies, the answer is really whichever one fits your needs…