Mother of Three Poses as Teen Girl to Expose Sexual Predators
November 22, 2021
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Jennifer Johnson
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In many ways, Roo Powell is just like most moms—except when the Connecticut woman poses as a teenage girl online to help identify and catch sexual predators. It’s no secret that the internet is a dangerous place. Kids can run into predators in…
The Amazing Trace: Do Reality TV Shows Do Background Checks?
November 19, 2021
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Josh Burgoyne
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When I was a kid, Sunday nights were reserved for The Amazing Race. After a nutritious dinner, my family would squeeze onto the couch with a few blankets and watch everyday people compete in wild competitions around the world. As we watched, I…
Portable Tech: How Can I Protect My Child from Devices?
November 17, 2021
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Shanna Hovley
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From homes to school to parks, kids use their tech everywhere now. Unfortunately, that tech can also use our kids through things like tech addiction to unwanted Internet access. Let’s look at how we can set up boundaries for our kids and their…
Here’s How to Prevent Pets From Chewing Electrical Cords
November 10, 2021
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Shanna Hovley
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In our modern world of tech, there are now a lot of cords and wires. At Troomi, we’ve gone over how to keep our kids safe from cords, especially babies and toddlers, but what if we also have pets? Maybe we have pets…
Sports Safety for Kids: What Parents Really Need to Know
November 3, 2021
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Josh Burgoyne
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Fewer things are better for kids than sports. In addition to how fun they are, there are so many benefits that come from youth sports, including higher academic performance and better mental health. Sports are also a great way for kids to meet…
The Dangers of Online Chat Rooms and Message Boards
October 27, 2021
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Shanna Hovley
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For starters, this isn’t going to be a cheery topic. It starts with the general dangers of online chat rooms, ranging from sexually explicit content to pedophiles and predators. It ends with a warning about the very real risk of suicide information spread…
Is Instagram Safe for Kids? 3 things to consider before they download
October 20, 2021
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Sarah Steeby
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If you’re like most parents, your kids are probably constantly asking you for things. And if you’re a parent of a child getting closer to the teenage years, Instagram is probably at the top of that wish list. But before you give the…
Pokemon GO: How does the game work and is it safe?
October 18, 2021
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Josh Burgoyne
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On July 6, 2016, more kids and teens were enjoying the great outdoors than any previous day that summer. It wasn’t because of beautiful weather or a fun scavenger hunt like you might think. Instead, it was due to the most unlikely of…