20 Reasons Why Cell Phones Should Be Allowed in School
May 6, 2022
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Technology has become an important part of every classroom—and that’s not a bad thing. When you enter an elementary school classroom in 2022, you’ll likely see kids typing up reports on school laptops, teachers using a projector to show videos, and students studying…
Get Your Groove On: Add Music to Your Phone
May 5, 2022
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There’s nothing better than kicking back, popping in your earbuds, and listening to your favorite tunes. Music is a big part of our lives, and it’s a big part of our kids’ lives, too. But it can be tricky deciding how your child…
Ten Spring Cleaning Safety Tips for the Workplace
May 4, 2022
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Earlier this week, it was finally warm enough to spend an evening sitting outside. I made myself a nice mug of tea, put down my phone, and tuned into the sound of birds singing in the pines by my porch. It’s official, folks.…
“Killer Apps:” The Dark Side of Social Media
May 3, 2022
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With an expected nearly 4 billion social media users in 2022, it’s safe to say that social media is a big deal in our society, and its use continues to grow. Many of us use social media daily, and it’s a foundational part…
How Is TikTok Affecting Our Kids?
May 2, 2022
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The attorneys general from several states across the U.S. are investigating the effects of TikTok use on children. TikTok is one of many potentially dangerous apps for teens, and these attorneys general are investigating whether or not TikTok is harming younger users and…
What If My Child Gets Social Media Without Me Knowing?
April 29, 2022
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What you’ve been afraid of has happened—you find out your child has created a social media account without you knowing. So now what? Should kids have social media? At Troomi, we talk a lot about questions like at what age should you have…
Help with Picky Eaters: A Picky Eater Food List
April 27, 2022
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I hate pears. Call me strange, but ever since I was a kid I’ve been turned off by their squishy texture and tangy taste. I’ve tried to enjoy the fruit many times (in desserts, salads, sodas—you name it), but something about the pear…
Fifty-Five Creative Uses for Tech
April 26, 2022
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Remember the good old days when a phone was used for—wait for it—making phone calls? I remember the transition from the rotary phone hanging in my grandma’s hallway to the thoroughly modern cordless phone of my youth. When cell phones first came on…