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On the Radar: ‘Carrotmaxxing,’ the Thumb Tack Hack and #BootsOnlySummer
As summer approaches, parents should be aware of the potential hazards of “carrotmaxxing,” studding flip-flops with thumb tacks and wearing soccer cleats off the field.
Episode 287: Lilo & Stitch. Plus, AI in Entertainment and Technology
Is the new Lilo & Stitch as good as the 2002 original? And how is AI impacting the world of entertainment?
How Is Artificial Intelligence Using … You?
Artificial intelligence is the topic of the day. Everybody is chatting about it and wondering how it will soon be stitched into the tapestry of
Movie Monday: ‘Final Destination Bloodlines’ Kills at Box Office
If the Final Destination series teaches us anything, it’s that people aren’t tired of watching the same movie six times.
On the Radar: ‘Nonchalant’ Trend, TikTok Meditation and ‘Senior Assassin’
Teens are taking “nonchalance” to new extremes. Will TikTok’s new meditation feature make a difference in screentime? Water gun-based game “senior assassin” might be more dangerous than you think.
Episode 286: Is Summertime Screen Time? Plus, Christian YouTubers
Studies show that screen time typically goes up for youth—sometimes way up—during the summer. With no school to worry about and …
‘Mom, I think I have ADHD. I learned about it on TikTok.’
New studies explore why teens are self-diagnosing mental health conditions through TikTok—and why that can be dangerous.
Movie Monday: ‘Thunderbolts*’ Lands Another Box-Office Punch
Marvel’s Thunderbolts*/The New Avengers secured its box-office lead. But Sinners and a Minecraft Movie kept their standings as well.
Four “Mom Approved” Mother’s Day Movies
Looking for the right movie for this Mother’s Day? We have a few “mom-approved” Mother’s Day movie suggestions you just might like.
On the Radar: The ‘Chromebook Challenge,’ ‘Jesus Glow’ and Why AI Companions Pose Unacceptable Risks
Kids are short-circuiting Chromebooks for internet fame. What is the obsession with the “Jesus Glow”? And why is Common Sense Media recommending age restrictions on AI companions?
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