Talk to Your Kids about Santa
December 17, 2021
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Snow dusts the pine trees,lights go up on houses, the stores greet you with boxes and boxes of candy canes: It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Your kids know this means a visit from St. Nick is just around the corner.…
Mom Does Reviews Reviews Troomi
December 17, 2021
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Troomi was recently featured on MomDoesReviews.com in a holiday gift guide, and our phone was even called “the perfect first cell phone for kids.” (We have to say we wholeheartedly agree.) Pam Maynard shares how Troomi can help keep your child safe, both…
Tech Use During the Holidays: Limiting Screen Time for Kids
December 16, 2021
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The holidays are such a great time of year, especially when you’ve got kids! Seeing the magic through their eyes is something special. As they settle into the break from school, it’s tempting for them to sit down in front of a screen…
The Real Monster: Why Children Should Avoid Energy Drinks
December 15, 2021
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Caffeine: it makes the world go round. For some adults, a morning cup of coffee is a necessity. It wakes us up, gives us energy, and helps us find the ability to focus on everything we have to get done that day—whether that’s…
What is an Unboxing Video? What is #Trending Right Now?
December 14, 2021
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YouTube can be a great place to learn new things like cooking or how to master a British accent. Teens can watch videos on how to break down the nuances of a complex Shakespeare play or discover pilates from the nineties. Mostly it’s…
The Importance of Balancing Work and Life with Kids
December 13, 2021
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After twenty-five years of full-time motherhood, sprinkled with a variety of part-time, work-from-home jobs, I chose a pandemic year to go back to teaching full time. Impeccable timing, I know. Especially since I still have a teenager—one that spent part of his 2020-2021…
Your Guide to the Best Tech Gifts This Christmas
December 10, 2021
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Even though we often advocate for a low-tech lifestyle around here at Troomi, that doesn’t mean we think technology is an inherently bad thing. In fact, we believe quite the opposite! We know technology has value; without it, we’d be missing out on…
Teaching Kids the True Meaning of Christmas with Giving
December 9, 2021
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The year was 2010. I was a busy mother of four, with kids ranging from six to fourteen. And I was discouraged. Christmas, for all its good intentions of being the holiday of peace and goodwill toward men, was shaping up to be…