Android or Apple: Which Should Your Child Use?
July 7, 2022
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Sarah Kimmel
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Android vs Apple: you see this debate play out all over the tech world. So, which one is better? There are strong feelings on both sides of this fight. However, as with most technologies, the answer is really whichever one fits your needs…
Language Learning Apps for Kids
July 6, 2022
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Shanna Hovley
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Before going to visit her in-laws in Mexico, my sister spent several months doing her best to learn Spanish in preparation. She used a language learning app to help her on her language journey, but what about her two daughters? They were too…
Ten Cell Phone Etiquette Rules Your Child Should Know
July 5, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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Imagine: it’s movie night and your family has just arrived at the theater. The kids are beyond excited to see a new flick and, let’s be honest, you’re excited to watch something other than the news. After grabbing some popcorn and a crisp…
How to Create Gmail Emails for Kids Under 13
July 4, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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So, you’ve decided it’s time to create your child’s first email account. Congratulations! It may not seem like it, but this is a big step in your kiddo’s life. Letting your child manage an online account is a great way to introduce them…
Six Movies and TV Shows About Teen Addiction
June 15, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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Many movies about teenage drugs and alcohol glorify a lifestyle that isn’t as glamorous as the media makes it seem. In fact, it’s pretty harmful. Underage consumption of drugs and alcohol hinders brain development and devastates decision making abilities; not to mention the…
Why Are Cell Phones Bad For Kids, and How Does Troomi Help?
June 7, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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It seems like every kid has a phone these days. With social media running rampant and remote learning becoming more of a norm, kids of all ages are turning to cell phones for entertainment, communication, and learning. Cell phones have a lot of…
What Is Digital Self-Harm And How Can Parents Prevent It?
June 6, 2022
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Shanna Hovley
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In our modern world, tech and social media can become an outlet for anger, frustration, and sadness. While we are aware of the dangers that come from cyberbullying (see here for more information), are we aware of the digital harm that we and…
Why You Should Take a Break from Social Media
June 1, 2022
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Josh Burgoyne
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At its best, social media is entertaining and communal. It makes us laugh, inspires bursts of creativity, and motivates us to keep in contact with family or friends that we don’t regularly see. Sounds pretty good, right? At its worst, however, social media…