Six Ways to Teach Kids How to Handle Peer Pressure
July 20, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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When you were a kid, did your friends ever goad you into doing something you didn’t want to do? I know mine did. Way back in junior high, I let my friends convince me to text in class. I knew that texting during…
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…
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,…
Ten Cell Phone Etiquette Rules Your Child Should Know
July 5, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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Imagine: it’s movie night and your family has just arrived at the theater. The kids are beyond excited to see a new flick and, let’s be honest, you’re excited to watch something other than the news. After grabbing some popcorn and a crisp…
How to Create Gmail Emails for Kids Under 13
July 4, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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So, you’ve decided it’s time to create your child’s first email account. Congratulations! It may not seem like it, but this is a big step in your kiddo’s life. Letting your child manage an online account is a great way to introduce them…