Let’s See: What are In-game Purchases? Should You Go for It?
January 24, 2022
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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…
Do cookies affect prices? Your Guide to Managing Cookies
January 21, 2022
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C is for Cookie, and while we wish it was chocolate chip flavored, cookies online aren’t quite as delicious as your favorite treat. You’ve probably heard, “Beware of cookies, they can cost you money!” And while it’s kind of true, Cookies don’t carry…
HOW PARENTS CAN PROTECT THEIR CHILDREN AGAINST THE RISE OF CHILD EXPLOITATION
January 20, 2022
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WHAT IS CHILD EXPLOITATION? Defined it is the victimization of children that takes advantage of them sexually and forcing the child to cimmit a criminal act. This can take many forms. Asking a child to send photos in the promise of gifts, asking…
10 Hobbies You and Your Kids Can Start at Home This Winter
January 19, 2022
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One of my favorite hobbies is studying languages. While teaching myself Norwegian I came upon a word that I love: koselig. The closest translation into English is “cozy,” but that doesn’t quite capture the full essence of the word. You know that feeling…
KidSmart™ Apps: Here’s How Troomi’s Smartphone Games Work
January 18, 2022
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There’s no way around it: video games are fun. There are few things I love more than getting together with friends and playing a rousing game of Mario Kart—even if the night sometimes ends in my defeat. Video games have some hidden benefits…
The Tide Pod Challenge and Other Current Trends to Know
January 17, 2022
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Have your kids ever come home from school to tell you about a stunt another kid pulled on a dare? Or maybe you remember doing something yourself which didn’t end too well. I once drank a mini bottle of hot sauce on a…
Plan Your Day: Should I Use A Physical or Digital Planner?
January 14, 2022
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Have you ever felt that you are just getting back into the swing of things as a new school year begins, only to have the holiday season creep up on you? Or maybe you start the new year ready to crush some new…
Phones for Christmas? How to Keep Your Child Safe
January 12, 2022
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We’d be willing to bet one of the most common Christmas presents for kids this year was a cell phone. You probably saw it in one way or another over Christmas whether it was through posts on social media, when relatives came over,…