How to Teach Organizational Skills to Children
August 5, 2021
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Shanna Hovley
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Although you expect to know your kids best, especially with how much time you spend with them, teachers frequently realize your children lack organization skills before you do. They see this trend through missed assignments, waiting until the last minute to work on…
Kids and Cell Phone Use: Help Them Set the Limits
July 27, 2021
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Tiffany Tolman
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I don’t know what it is about kids and cell phone use, but it feels like sometimes we, as parents, lose our minds when it comes to rules and expectations. We swing anywhere on the spectrum from total lockdown all the way to…
The Impact of Technology on Kids
July 20, 2021
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Tiffany Tolman
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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…
Troomi’s Phone Plans
July 16, 2021
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Reagan Fausett
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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…
10 Healthy Ways to Use Technology
July 14, 2021
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Tiffany Tolman
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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…
Put the Phone Down and Go Play
July 13, 2021
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Tiffany Tolman
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Like many of you, I’ve spent a fair amount of time visiting with doctors, counselors, and Google to learn how to manage teenage mental health struggles. And while I don’t claim to be an expert in this field, I’ve noticed a consensus among…
Creativity and Tech: Oh, the Good You Can Do
July 12, 2021
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Tiffany Tolman
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In some circles, particularly the mom circles I run in, tech can get a bad rap—especially when it comes to exploring your creative side. After all, we reason, how can our kids get their creative juices flowing if they spend hours sucked into…
Social Media and Perfectionism Disorders
July 9, 2021
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Reagan Fausett
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Have you ever met one of those families that just seemed perfect? You know the type: kids all neatly dressed and well-behaved, parents who seem to be a part of every school and community function but still keep the house and yard spotless.…