How Is TikTok Affecting Our Kids?
May 2, 2022
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Jennifer Johnson
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The attorneys general from several states across the U.S. are investigating the effects of TikTok use on children. TikTok is one of many potentially dangerous apps for teens, and these attorneys general are investigating whether or not TikTok is harming younger users and…
What If My Child Gets Social Media Without Me Knowing?
April 29, 2022
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Jennifer Johnson
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What you’ve been afraid of has happened—you find out your child has created a social media account without you knowing. So now what? Should kids have social media? At Troomi, we talk a lot about questions like at what age should you have…
Help with Picky Eaters: A Picky Eater Food List
April 27, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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I hate pears. Call me strange, but ever since I was a kid I’ve been turned off by their squishy texture and tangy taste. I’ve tried to enjoy the fruit many times (in desserts, salads, sodas—you name it), but something about the pear…
Fifty-Five Creative Uses for Tech
April 26, 2022
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Tiffany Tolman
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Remember the good old days when a phone was used for—wait for it—making phone calls? I remember the transition from the rotary phone hanging in my grandma’s hallway to the thoroughly modern cordless phone of my youth. When cell phones first came on…
Kids and Computer Safety: The 5 Internet Safety Rules
April 25, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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Technology is inescapable. It has become an integral part of our children’s lives, and there are so many benefits! From apps that help kids appreciate the arts to online virtual classes, technology is a great way to keep our kids educated and engaged.…
Top Ten Tips for Kids Starting a YouTube Channel
April 22, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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Everyone has a celebrity they admire. For me, it’s the poets—I love their unrestrained creativity and ability to turn mundane moments into something meaningful. Others admire songwriters, politicians, or movie stars. If you ask kids, however, you’ll find that they admire few celebrities…
How Many Kids Are Really On Social Media?
April 21, 2022
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Jennifer Johnson
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Kids are begging their parents for social media accounts at younger and younger ages, and it’s nearly impossible to avoid this conversation with them. Whether or not you think kids should have social media at all (we’re not big fans of it ourselves),…
Three Easy Origami Paper Crafts: Step by Step
April 20, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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It’s a rainy day. You and your kids are stuck inside, sheltering from a monsoon pouring down from the dreary sky. While your kids may want to spend the day playing video games on their smartphone, prolonged exposure to screens can be detrimental…