Why Troomi is the Best Cell Phone for Kids
September 21, 2021
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Josh Burgoyne
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Well, it finally happened. The day you hoped would never arrive is here: your kid is growing up, and you’ve decided it’s time they get their own cell phone. This day sounds ominous, but it can and should be exciting! After all, phones…
What Are Lifelong Learning Strategies For Kids?
September 20, 2021
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Tiffany Tolman
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I’ve had an ongoing debate with my oldest son for years. While I consistently tout the benefits of a college education, he questions its necessity. And to his credit, I’m beginning to be swayed. Don’t get me wrong—I believe wholeheartedly in lifelong learning.…
Six Simple Tips for Hiking with Kids
September 17, 2021
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Paige Geis Bradshaw
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The leaves on the trees are changing color, school is back in session and crisp autumn air is approaching! Are you as excited as we are? With fall on the way, we’re looking forward to a season filled with sweaters and scarves, pumpkin-picking…
Hear Me Out: Suicide Prevention
September 16, 2021
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Iuri Melo
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“Is Your Child Thinking about Suicide? Talk to Them.” By Iuri T. Melo My dear friends, can I have just a few moments of your time? I won’t take long, and I hope that you can take what we talk about to your…
COPPA Law: How This Law Protects Children’s Privacy
September 15, 2021
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Shanna Hovley
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There are some people who know the gist of COPPA, but for many of us, there are still a lot of questions left unanswered: What is COPPA? Is COPPA still a law? What is the COPPA rule? What is a COPPA violation? Here…
Internal Research from Facebook Uncovers the Dangers of Instagram
September 14, 2021
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Jennifer Johnson
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If you’ve ever scrolled through Instagram, you know how easy it is to look at one of those perfectly edited photos and wonder why your life doesn’t look like the flawless lives depicted on the screen. We instinctively know—because we’ve all experienced it…
When to Introduce a Tablet to a Child
September 14, 2021
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Shanna Hovley
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There are a lot of important things that help us raise our kids in the modern world. When asked, experts have agreed—quickly—that kids don’t need iPads or tablets in order to grow up but that doesn’t mean they don’t have their place. Kids…
10 Warning Signs Your Child Is Contemplating Suicide
September 13, 2021
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Jennifer Johnson
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Suicide.It’s one thing we never want to talk about, but something we need to talk about with our children. We never know what exactly is going on in our kids’ heads, but we can be attentive and notice warning signs in their behavior…