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Movie Tuesday: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Keeps Winning
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ speared another win for the fifth week in a row, leaving oldcomers and newcomers alike starved for the top spot.

On the Radar: Social Media Sweet Spot, Blocking YouTube Shorts and Tea
Is it possible for teens to spend too little time on social media? YouTube makes it possible for parents to block YouTube Shorts on teen accounts. What do parents need to know about the Tea app?

Making Wise Entertainment Choices: How to Use a Plugged In Review
Let’s dive into our Plugged In movie reviews—and how you can use them to help you (and your family) make wise entertainment choices.

Tech-Related Resolutions for the Whole Family (VIDEO)
One of the biggest obstacles to physical health is screen time. We dive into that and much more in our 125-page tech guide and this video!

Movie Monday: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Makes a Monkey Out of ‘Primate’
James Cameron continues to dominate the box office with ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,” but at least we’ve got newcomers this time!

On the Radar: Roblox Age Verification, Grok’s Bikini Scandal and Plugged In’s Parents’ Guide to Technology
Roblox rolls out age verification. People are using Grok to create sensual pictures of women and young girls. How to get a free copy of Plugged In’s Tech Guide.

Introducing Our Parents’ Guide to Technology 2026
As a parent, how can you navigate technology, protect your children while also teaching them practical. biblical screentime habits?
The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe: Plugged In Rewind
Plugged In dives into 2005’s ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,’ unpacking why this fantasy film is such a beloved classic in many homes.

Movie Monday: Yep, ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Wins Again
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ stayed on top of the box office for the third week in a row, and ‘Stranger Things’ turned the box office upside down.

The Upside-Down World of ‘Stranger Things’
After the penultimate episode of ‘Stranger Things,’ many Christians may have felt that they were being force-fed by one of Vecna’s tentacles.
About Us
Good media discernment is about guarding our eyes and hearts before we watch or listen. And it’s also about grappling with the entertainment we do see or hear. That’s why the Plugged In Blog is devoted to guarding, discussing and grappling. About Plugged In >>