Do You Think You Might Be Addicted To Your Phone?
September 2, 2021
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Louise Clarke
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Have you noticed that as soon as there is a question in casual conversation today, something like: I wonder what the weather is doing tomorrow?Does anyone know what happened in the hockey game last night?Oh, what’s the name of the singer in Coldplay,…
The Peaceful Parent: Using Technology Together
September 1, 2021
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Jennifer Johnson
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Real World Peaceful Parenting podcast recently featured our very own Bill Brady in a conversation about how to keep kids safe on tech while strengthening parent-child relationships and helping empower kids. Host Lisa Smith and Bill discuss how to use technology in a…
Introducing Phones to Kids in a Safe Way
September 1, 2021
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Jennifer Johnson
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It seems like kids are getting phones at younger and younger ages, which means that parents are faced with deciding how to introduce their child to tech earlier and earlier. Troomi co-founder and CEO Bill Brady was recently included in a local news…
How High Powered Magnets Can Harm Children
September 1, 2021
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Shanna Hovley
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Mishaps happen, and so as a parent you want to make sure your children are as safe as possible. That includes making sure their toys are safe. Most toys aren’t a concern, but what about magnet toys? Are magnets dangerous if you swallow…
How to Keep Your Tech Devices Clean
August 31, 2021
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Shanna Hovley
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Part of having tech in our lives is keeping tech in good repair. Our kids also have tech in their hands and we want those tech devices to last but not carry dirt and germs. So how can we keep our technology clean?…
How Kids Benefit from Outdoor Activities
August 30, 2021
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Tiff Gibson
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Kids spend less time outdoors now than ever before. The average child spends four to seven minutes playing outside each day, compared to a staggering seven and a half hours in front of screens. Technology has its perks, but balancing screen time with…
7 Must-Have Apps to Help Kids Explore the Arts
August 27, 2021
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Tiff Gibson
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What kind of artist is your child? Do they spend hours filling your driveway with chalk art? Have you lost track of how many nights you’ve spent watching ballet recitals and school plays? Participating in creative arts helps kids develop their imaginations and…
The Benefits of Youth Sports (Plus 5 Tips for Helping Your Child Choose One)
August 26, 2021
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Tiff Gibson
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Bedtimes. Seatbelts. Nutrition. Flossing. Sunscreen. As parents, we are constantly juggling a million things at once—all in the interest of keeping our kids safe and healthy. Making sure they get the recommended hour of daily physical activity can feel like just one more…