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Movie Monday: ‘Captain America’ Soars to Win
Captain America: Brave New World flapped its vibranium wings to an estimated $88.5 million in North America—ahead of expert predictions.

On the Radar: Let Them, Grandma Hobbies and New Instagram Comments Features
Should teens follow the “let them” mindset? What are “grandma hobbies”? What do parents need to know about Instagram’s new comments features?

Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Christian Movies (2025)
The Plugged In Movie Awards are back. This week, our nominations for Best Christian Movies!

Episode 273: Paddington in Peru! Plus, It’s Time to Deal With Those Screens. (No, Really.)
Everything families need to know about Screen Fast 2025 and Paddington in Peru!

Three Surprising Benefits of a “Screen Fast”
Maybe you’re wondering why a fast from screens would be a good thing to do. Here are three surprising benefits of doing a screen fast …

Movie Monday: ‘Dog Man’ Wags to Another Win
Dog Man barked to a second straight box-office victory, earning just an estimated $13.7 million in North America.

On the Radar: School Bops; Teens and AI; and the Snapchat Filter Era Trend
If a song is called a “bop,” that’s a good thing. If your daughter is called one, it’s an insult. Many teens have been duped by AI. Why people are sharing old videos of their kids online.

Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Movies for Adults (2025)
The Plugged In Movie Awards are back. This week, our nominations for Best Movies for Adults!

Episode 272: Combating Hollywood’s Intimacy Influence. Plus, 2025’s Most Anticipated Games!
Hollywood has a bit of a double standard when it comes to sexual intimacy. How should parents respond?

The 2025 Oscar Nominations: Better Never Than Late
No matter which films win on March 2, families lose with this year’s Oscar nominations.
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