Getting Kids to Try New Things
December 20, 2021
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Tiffany Tolman
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I love to dance. But that hasn’t always been the case. I didn’t grow up dancing. I didn’t even experience that world with my daughters. And though it’s my favorite form of exercise to date—I go at least once a week—I didn’t pick…
Tech Use During the Holidays: Limiting Screen Time for Kids
December 16, 2021
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Kirie Plante
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The holidays are such a great time of year, especially when you’ve got kids! Seeing the magic through their eyes is something special. As they settle into the break from school, it’s tempting for them to sit down in front of a screen…
What is an Unboxing Video? What is #Trending Right Now?
December 14, 2021
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Kirie Plante
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YouTube can be a great place to learn new things like cooking or how to master a British accent. Teens can watch videos on how to break down the nuances of a complex Shakespeare play or discover pilates from the nineties. Mostly it’s…
The Importance of Balancing Work and Life with Kids
December 13, 2021
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Tiffany Tolman
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After twenty-five years of full-time motherhood, sprinkled with a variety of part-time, work-from-home jobs, I chose a pandemic year to go back to teaching full time. Impeccable timing, I know. Especially since I still have a teenager—one that spent part of his 2020-2021…
Your Guide to the Best Tech Gifts This Christmas
December 10, 2021
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Paige Geis Bradshaw
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Even though we often advocate for a low-tech lifestyle around here at Troomi, that doesn’t mean we think technology is an inherently bad thing. In fact, we believe quite the opposite! We know technology has value; without it, we’d be missing out on…
New Video Games and Keeping Kids Safe With Their Hobbies
December 6, 2021
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Shanna Hovley
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Video games often get a bad rap. But if you take precautions to keep your child safe, video games can be fun and sometimes educational outlets to relieve stress or just relax. Unfortunately, there are still risks from the contents of the games…
Stop Being Controlling When Teaching Good Tech Use
November 30, 2021
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Reagan Fausett
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“If you really loved me you’d let me do what I want!” Ever heard this laughable (but sometimes hurtful) rebuttal from your kids? You love your kids. And you’d do anything to keep them safe and happy. In fact, it’s because of that…
Help Kids Embrace Diversity: How to Talk about Disabilities
November 29, 2021
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Sarah Steeby
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Do you know who the best people are to embrace diversity? It’s not CEOs, world travellers, or politicians. It’s kids! Kids are some of the best at welcoming diversity because they aren’t worried about who they’re with, just that they’re with someone they…