Let’s See: What are In-game Purchases? Should You Go for It?
January 24, 2022
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Shanna Hovley
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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…
What is Child Pornography and How to Protect Kids
January 5, 2022
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Shanna Hovley
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Our modern world has a lot of new and exciting technology for us and our families. Unfortunately, not all of these innovations are to our benefit. Selfies for example, while a great form of self expression, are usually taken with a smartphone and…
Dangers of Fireworks and Firework Safety Tips (For Parents)
December 29, 2021
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Shanna Hovley
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Summer and fireworks are tied together, entwined with barbecues, warm nights, and watermelon. The Fourth of July is a highlight for my family with time spent at the park watching professional fireworks light up the night sky. Unfortunately, the sight of firetrucks and…
New Video Games and Keeping Kids Safe With Their Hobbies
December 6, 2021
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Shanna Hovley
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Video games often get a bad rap. But if you take precautions to keep your child safe, video games can be fun and sometimes educational outlets to relieve stress or just relax. Unfortunately, there are still risks from the contents of the games…
Portable Tech: How Can I Protect My Child from Devices?
November 17, 2021
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Shanna Hovley
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From homes to school to parks, kids use their tech everywhere now. Unfortunately, that tech can also use our kids through things like tech addiction to unwanted Internet access. Let’s look at how we can set up boundaries for our kids and their…
Typing Tips and Tricks for Kids (Learning to Type Faster)
November 16, 2021
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Shanna Hovley
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Our kids are part of a new kind of generation, born with computers everywhere and information ready to be had. What about when kids need to share that information? One of the most effective ways to share information is to type it out.…
Here’s How to Prevent Pets From Chewing Electrical Cords
November 10, 2021
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Shanna Hovley
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In our modern world of tech, there are now a lot of cords and wires. At Troomi, we’ve gone over how to keep our kids safe from cords, especially babies and toddlers, but what if we also have pets? Maybe we have pets…
Teaching Kids (And Adults) How to Safely Clean TV Screens
November 2, 2021
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Shanna Hovley
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When we look outside our house, we’re usually looking through a window. If the window is dirty, we can’t see as well. Our screens are the windows into our digital worlds. If they are dirty, they aren’t going to be as useful to…