Screen Time Rules for Kids
April 16, 2021
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Kids, Parents, and Technology Ping! Admit it: you heard the sound in your head when you read that. And now you might even be checking your phone to make sure it really was in your head. For most of us, hearing that sound…
Giving Your Child a Smartphone
April 15, 2021
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Making the decision to get your child a phone isn’t easy. There are so many questions to ask yourself. Is your child ready for the responsibility of a phone? What kind of phone should they get? Should you regulate their use? Let’s take…
Helping Your Kids Balance Phone Use and Family Time
April 14, 2021
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We’ve all seen a family out for dinner together but instead of talking with each other, they’re all on their phones. We might shake our heads at this, but the thing is, we’re all guilty of getting sucked into our phones (don’t tell…
Why Boredom is Good for Kids
April 13, 2021
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Who knew being a mom would be such a balancing act? Scrambled eggs or birthday cake for breakfast? (Cake has eggs, right?) Homework or hanging out? Tough love or leniency? It feels like we field “this or that” questions all day, every day.…
Watch Troomi in the News!
April 9, 2021
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We have something exciting to share! Our company co-founder, Bill Brady, was interviewed on Salt Lake City news station KSL! Bill shared the mission of Troomi and how our phones can help kids to stay safe while they learn, do, and become anything.…
Cell Phone and Internet Safety Rules for Kids
April 8, 2021
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As a parent, the most important thing is your child’s safety. When we think of safety, we usually think of teaching our kids to look both ways and hold our hands when crossing the street. But in today’s world, safety encompasses much more…
The Dangers of Online Child Predators and How to Avoid Them
April 6, 2021
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Thanks to the news, every parent is sufficiently freaked out about their child encountering an online predator. While the reality is that your child will likely never come across one, it’s never a bad idea to prepare them in case the situation arises.…
The Dangers of Social Media For Kids
April 5, 2021
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What’s the biggest lie you tell yourself? Mine is “Oh, I’m just going to check my phone for a couple minutes.” I’m sure you can relate. It’s like stepping into an inverted Narnia wardrobe: What feels like a couple minutes is actually an…