Why Troomi is the Best Cell Phone for Kids
September 21, 2021
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Josh Burgoyne
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Well, it finally happened. The day you hoped would never arrive is here: your kid is growing up, and you’ve decided it’s time they get their own cell phone. This day sounds ominous, but it can and should be exciting! After all, phones…
What Are Lifelong Learning Strategies For Kids?
September 20, 2021
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Tiffany Tolman
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I’ve had an ongoing debate with my oldest son for years. While I consistently tout the benefits of a college education, he questions its necessity. And to his credit, I’m beginning to be swayed. Don’t get me wrong—I believe wholeheartedly in lifelong learning.…
Internal Research from Facebook Uncovers the Dangers of Instagram
September 14, 2021
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Jennifer Johnson
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If you’ve ever scrolled through Instagram, you know how easy it is to look at one of those perfectly edited photos and wonder why your life doesn’t look like the flawless lives depicted on the screen. We instinctively know—because we’ve all experienced it…
When to Introduce a Tablet to a Child
September 14, 2021
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Shanna Hovley
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There are a lot of important things that help us raise our kids in the modern world. When asked, experts have agreed—quickly—that kids don’t need iPads or tablets in order to grow up but that doesn’t mean they don’t have their place. Kids…
Remembering September 11 with Service
September 10, 2021
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Tiffany Tolman
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I can remember the morning of September 11, 2001 vividly. My oldest son was in kindergarten, with no greater worries than what treat I had packed in his lunch box. I was home with a toddler and a newborn when my husband called…
`What Is the Parent Portal?
September 7, 2021
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Reagan Fausett
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What is the Parent Portal, you ask? Only your new Troomi best friend! The Parent Portal is your key to controlling all the features on your child’s Troomi phone. From apps to screen time, the Parent Portal is the place to go. Let’s…
Should My Child Have a Smartwatch for Kids?
September 6, 2021
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Jennifer Johnson
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If you’ve been looking at the possibility of getting your child a smartphone, chances are you’ve come across kids’ smartwatches and wondered if that might be a good option for your child too. And if you’ve considered a smartwatch for your child, you’ve…
Raising Kids Then and Now: The Evolution of Parenthood
August 25, 2021
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Tiff Gibson
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Do you ever feel like being a parent would have been easier in simpler times? Parenting is challenging no matter the era, but parents today face unique challenges compared to their past counterparts. According to Pew Research Center, sixty-six percent of U.S. parents…