Cell Phones and Mental Health: Should Kids Have Phones?
February 8, 2022
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Whether you like it or not, that time has finally come: your kid is ready for their first cell phone. Are you? Before you make the decision to give your child their first phone, let’s have an honest discussion about the effect that…
Kids and Tech: Tips for Parents to Decrease Tech Consumption
February 7, 2022
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If you sometimes feel overwhelmed parenting children in the digital age, you’re not alone. Parenting and technology are a tough combination. I remember—and it hasn’t been that long ago—when most teens didn’t get personal smartphones until well into their high school years. And…
Let’s Get Cooking! Simple Tips for Teaching Kids to Cook
February 4, 2022
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There are few things that bring people together quite like a good meal or a tasty treat. The best memories always involve food, right? But when it comes to cooking, involving your kids in the kitchen can seem a bit, well, chaotic. You’re…
Choosing the Right Phone for Your Child
February 4, 2022
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With different options for kid-safe phones available in the market, how do you know which one is right for your child? Brad Anderson addressed these questions recently on Readwrite.com and pointed out some of the amazing benefits of a phone like Troomi (can…
Tips to Improve Concentration for Your Kids with Tech
February 2, 2022
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Do you ever feel like your kids can’t sit still? Staying focused in a technological world is hard for kids and adults alike. And while setting screen time limits can be helpful when staying focused, there are always more distractions to be found.…
Teaching Your Kids About Money, Budgeting, and More!
January 31, 2022
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I grew up in a small farming community in southeast Idaho. Consequently, I heard one question over and over: “Is your dad a potato farmer?” Sadly, the answer was no. Not only did he not grow potatoes, but we didn’t even have a…
Teens and Kids Using Messaging Apps: How Safe Are They?
January 26, 2022
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Kids (and us adults too) use tech everywhere now. Part of using that tech is sending and receiving texts. Sometimes way too many texts. While there are many ways to help kids moderate their tech use, some messaging apps bypass these helps. Why…
6 Reasons You Should Switch Your Kid’s Cell Phone to Troomi
January 25, 2022
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Are you happy with your kid’s cell phone? Does it have the functionality you’re looking for, or maybe too much functionality? Are you able to personalize the smartphone and make it work how your child needs? If you answered no to any of…