What Causes Procrastination and How Can We Stop It?
June 8, 2022
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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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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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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…
Summer Safety Checklist for Kids and the Whole Family
June 3, 2022
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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…
Why You Should Take a Break from Social Media
June 1, 2022
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At its best, social media is entertaining and communal. It makes us laugh, inspires bursts of creativity, and motivates us to keep in contact with family or friends that we don’t regularly see. Sounds pretty good, right? At its worst, however, social media…
Children and Cell Phone Use
May 31, 2022
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I spend the majority of my days associating with an amazing group of ninth graders. That’s the life of a junior high teacher. My students are funny, sincere, a little quirky, and a joy to be around (most days). But it’s not an…
Five Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Text and Drive
May 30, 2022
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Smartphones are an amazing invention. They connect us with faraway friends and family, answer questions at a moment's notice, and help us access tons of educational and inspiring content. However, phones are also distracting. When a text comes through and your phone lights…
51 Fresh Dinner Conversation Topics for Families
May 27, 2022
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Controversial opinion: dinner is the best meal of the day. It’s nutritious, delicious, and the diversity of dishes you can bring to the table is astounding. Sure, breakfast is the most important and lunch helps you push through the day, but there’s something…