Plugged In Blog
On the Radar: Talking About War, Teen Boy Eating Disorders and ChatGPT’s ‘Adult Mode’
How to talk to your teens about war. Eating disorders in teen boys on the rise. ChatGPT’s “adult mode” is delayed, but parents should prep now.
Five Best Anime Movies for Families to Enjoy Together
Anime has become a global phenomenon and a billion-dollar industry. But what are the best anime movie for your family?
INTERVIEW: Comedian Tim Hawkins Talks About Faith, Funny Things and ‘Fist Bump’
Tim Hawkins is a funny guy—so funny, in fact, that he’s been making a living at it for more than 20 years as a comedian.
Movie Monday: ‘Scream 7’ Has a Knife Time at the Box Office
Audiences flocked to watch ‘Scream 7’ this week, giving it an easy win over what little competition it had to (ghost)face.
On the Radar: AI Emotional Support, Anti-Aging Peptides and Instagram’s New Parental Alert Feature
Teens are turning to AI for emotional support. Why are anti-aging peptides trending on social media? Instagram plans to alert parents for suicidal risks in teens.
Vertical Dramas: The Next Big Hollywood Hit?
You’ve heard of short form content. Well, meet the newest rendition of that, in the form of “vertical dramas.”
When Parental Controls Fail: Teaching Your Kids Digital Literacy
Parental controls can help curb screen time when kids are little, but new research says digital literacy is far more successful over their lifetimes.
KPop Demon Hunters – Plugged In Rewind
As of January, KPop Demon Hunters has been viewed a staggering 540 million times, according to Netflix—so we thought it was time for another Plugged In Rewind!
Movie Monday: ‘GOAT’ Becomes Greatest of This Week’s Box Office
After a second-place finish, ‘GOAT’ scrounged up enough points to surpass last week’s winner, ‘Wuthering Heights.’
On the Radar: Hot Water, Zuckerberg Testimony and Gold Medalist Alysa Liu
Are there benefits to TikTok’s hot water trend? What did Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg say in the ongoing social media addiction trial? What should parents know about Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu?
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