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The Benefits of Old-Fashioned Wooden Toys

The Benefits of Old-Fashioned Wooden Toys

July 12, 2022 Posted by Shanna Hovley Read more from Shanna Hovley
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…
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Language Learning Apps for Kids

Language Learning Apps for Kids

July 6, 2022 Posted by Shanna Hovley Read more from Shanna Hovley
Before going to visit her in-laws in Mexico, my sister spent several months doing her best to learn Spanish in preparation. She used a language learning app to help her on her language journey, but what about her two daughters? They were too…
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Gun Safety at Home: Keep Kids Safe around Firearms

Gun Safety at Home: Keep Kids Safe around Firearms

June 27, 2022 Posted by Shanna Hovley Read more from Shanna Hovley
Kids were at home more than ever before during the COVID-19 pandemic, and that had an unexpected side-effect. In the United States during 2020, unintended shooting deaths by kids increased 30% compared to the previous year. With 4.6 million kids living in homes…
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The Real Dangers of Leaving Kids and Pets in Your Car

The Real Dangers of Leaving Kids and Pets in Your Car

June 21, 2022 Posted by Shanna Hovley Read more from Shanna Hovley
Here at Troomi, we know there are a lot of dangers for kids in our modern world of tech, but there are also some dangers you should be aware of in your very own driveway. Noheatstroke.org has been monitoring Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke (children…
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Safety and Video Games: What Is Among Us?

Safety and Video Games: What Is Among Us?

June 14, 2022 Posted by Shanna Hovley Read more from Shanna Hovley
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…
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What Is Digital Self-Harm And How Can Parents Prevent It?

What Is Digital Self-Harm And How Can Parents Prevent It?

June 6, 2022 Posted by Shanna Hovley Read more from Shanna Hovley
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…
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Summer Safety Checklist for Kids and the Whole Family

Summer Safety Checklist for Kids and the Whole Family

June 3, 2022 Posted by Shanna Hovley Read more from Shanna Hovley
Summer is an amazing time for families, especially the precious months with no school. It’s a perfect time to be outside and reduce family screen time. Here’s a summer safety checklist for kids so you can quickly review and get to enjoying this…
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What is Safelisting? A Troomi Phone Feature Explained

What is Safelisting? A Troomi Phone Feature Explained

May 25, 2022 Posted by Shanna Hovley Read more from Shanna Hovley
Has your phone become a hotspot for spam calls, bot texts, and scammers? At Troomi, we’re sick of those calls too. As adults, we’re better able to filter through scams and phishing attempts, but our kids don’t have much practice or experience with…
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