Negative Effects of Social Media Influencers
July 21, 2021
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Was there ever a better example of a love-hate relationship than our relationship with social media? It lets us connect with those we love, meet new people, and learn about new ideas, but it can also be addicting and have negative effects on…
Troomi’s Cell Phone for Kids
July 20, 2021
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Most of us remember a “cool” toy or gadget growing up that we just had to have. Most of us probably also begged and begged our parents for one of these toys, and it became our favorite thing to play with. Our own…
Intentional Choices with Kids and Tech
July 20, 2021
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When it comes to technology, our kids’ experience is basically a 180 degree difference from our own growing up. While we can remember a time before cell phones (some of us even remember before computers!), our kids were born into a world saturated…
The Impact of Technology on Kids
July 20, 2021
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If you’re worried about your child’s screen time, you aren’t alone. Pew studies show that parents of teens—and even teens themselves—are concerned with the amount of time they spend on their smartphones. According to the CDC, kids ages 11-14 spend an average of…
KidSmart™ Apps
July 19, 2021
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Nowadays you can find an app for just about anything. Soccer tips? There’s an app for that. Pet care? There’s an app for that. You name it—there’s an app. Many of these apps serve as great tools for kids. They can use an…
Troomi’s Phone Plans
July 16, 2021
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With all of the great features that Troomi offers, it might be intimidating to pick out what fits your family best. Some features might be absolute must-haves while others might not be as helpful. That’s why Troomi gives you three different plans you…
Top Tech Executives and Their Low-Tech Kids
July 15, 2021
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I tend to trust the experts. When Guy Fieri told me (and millions of other viewers) to check out a burger joint in San Diego, I’m glad I listened. That was a delicious (if not entirely healthy) burger, fries, and shake combo. I…
10 Healthy Ways to Use Technology
July 14, 2021
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I have a sticker on the base of my laptop, just below my keyboard, with four simple words: Be kind. Do good. It’s a gentle reminder for me to focus on positive and healthy ways to use technology as I interact with others…