Raising Kids Then and Now: The Evolution of Parenthood
August 25, 2021
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Tiff Gibson
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Do you ever feel like being a parent would have been easier in simpler times? Parenting is challenging no matter the era, but parents today face unique challenges compared to their past counterparts. According to Pew Research Center, sixty-six percent of U.S. parents…
A Phone That Adjusts to Your Family’s Needs
August 24, 2021
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Jennifer Johnson
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When is the right time to get your child a cell phone? According to Troomi co-founder and CEO Bill Brady, “The right age really depends on every child and every different family situation.” Bill was featured on Texas news show Valley Por Vida…
What Are the Benefits of E-Learning
August 24, 2021
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Tiff Gibson
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Technology permeates every area of our lives these days—including our kids’ classrooms. This trend is likely to continue; the online learning market is expected to exceed $1 trillion by 2028. Whether your child attends school in-person, online, or a hybrid of both, there’s…
How to Help a Child Regulate Their Emotions
August 23, 2021
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Reagan Fausett
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Managing emotions is difficult even for some adults (don’t tell me you’ve never seen someone yelling at a waiter), so it’s no wonder it’s a challenge for kids. Many kids are just learning what their emotions feel like—they haven’t developed the skills to…
Mint Arrow Messages Podcast: When to Give Kids Cell Phones
August 21, 2021
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Jennifer Johnson
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Our CEO and founder Bill Brady recently sat down with Corrine Stokoe from Mint Arrow to talk about when to get kids a phone, how to introduce them to tech, and what to look for in a phone for kids. Bill shares how…
Minimalist Moms Podcast: Intentional Choices with Kids
August 20, 2021
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Jennifer Johnson
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There’s no denying it (even if sometimes we want to!): lots of kids are getting phones at younger and younger ages, which means our own kids are asking for phones at younger and younger ages. We want our kids to be safe, but…
What is a Firewall and How Does it Work?
August 20, 2021
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Shanna Hovley
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As a responsible parent, you do your part to keep your children safe by securing your windows and locking your doors. An important step is to also teach your children to keep windows closed and locked at night and double check the locks…
Hello Iowa! Troomi CEO Talks Intentional Technology Choices
August 19, 2021
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Jennifer Johnson
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Recently our CEO and founder BIll Brady said “Hello Iowa!” on a Des Moines news program, where he talked about the right time to get your child a phone, dangers to look out for, and how to be conscientious about decisions regarding kids…