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Combating Our ‘iPad Kid’ Tendencies
If you have a child who is 8 years old or younger, you may be surprised to learn just how much screen time they’re racking
Movie Monday: ‘Brand New Day’ Tops ‘Coyote vs. Acme’
For the fifth straight weekend, ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ spun itself a nice little weekend win.
On the Radar: Cannabis Use Can Hurt Teen Memory, AI Music Ban and ‘Soft Socializing’
Teen cannabis use hurts memory growth, Australia bans AI music, and Gen Z’s “soft socializing.”
Should AI Be Making a Podcast for Your Kid’s Commute?
Sam Altman claims to have heard about a use of AI that will bring your family closer on those dreaded car rides together.
Movie Monday: New ‘Insidious’ Flick Can’t Squash ‘Spider-Man’
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ continues to spin box-office success, despite a few new challengers.
On the Radar: Kids Trust Parents Most About Faith, Little League Betting and ‘Milkshake Duck’
Gen Alpha and Gen Z trust parents and faith leaders over digital content in spiritual matters. Sportsbooks place betting odds on the Little League World Series. And what is “Milkshake Duck?”
Conversations With Teens: Back to School With AI
How is AI affecting schools? Here is a guide to having a conversation with your teen about what they should expect …
Hollywood’s Play for a Big Screen Revival
Hollywood pulls out its old attention-getting playbook. And unexpected good things result.
Movie Monday: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Snares Another Win
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ climbs ever closer to usurping ‘Avengers: Endgame’ for the second-highest grossing film of all time.
On the Radar: ‘Folk Valley,’ ‘Soft Life’ and a UK Social Media Ban Update
“Folk Valley” trend exposes kids to disturbing imagery. Gen Z embraces the “soft life” as a way to slow down. U.K. teens say they won’t opt in to proposed social media ban.
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