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Episode 264: Is Social Media Ruining Our Kids? Plus, Netflix’s ‘Mary’
What does FX and Hulu’s docuseries ‘Social Studies’ reveal about our kids? And what do parents need to know about Netflix’s ‘Mary’?
Key Takeaways from FX’s Docuseries ‘Social Studies’
‘Social Studies,’ a docuseries by Lauren Greenfield streaming on Hulu, explores the lives of teens who have never lived in a world without social media.
Movie Monday: ‘Moana 2’ Lands in First Place Again
This week’s top box office earners were practically identical to last week’s. But beyond the top five, things get unpredictable.
On the Radar: Teens’ Texting Habits, the TikTok Ban and ‘Brain Rot’
Knowing how your teen communicates via text may help you connect with them better. The TikTok ban was upheld by a federal appeals court. And ‘brain rot’ is Oxford’s Word of the Year.
Best Music of 2024: Plugged In’s Year-End Picks
This year was on the thin side in terms of albums or tracks that might be worthy of your attention, but here are our top music picks for 2024.
Episode 263: All I Want for Christmas Is What TikTok Tells Me. Plus, Kevin Sorbo
LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 263 What’re the hottest gifts this Christmas season? Just ask social media’s biggest stars, and they’ll tell you.
Should Your Child Use AI Image Generators?
AI image generators are powerful tools, and it’s important for parents to know if (and how) their children are using them.
Movie Monday: ‘Moana 2’ Sails to Record Win
Moana 2 feasted on Thanksgiving receipts to the tune of $221 million over the five-day extended holiday weekend.
On the Radar: Influencers Don’t Fact Check, Posting About Self-Harm Is Harmful and the Pink Tote Lid Trend
Two-thirds of social media influencers don’t fact check before posting. Teens with self-harm behaviors are more heavily influenced by social media posts about the topic. What is the “pink tote lid” trend?
Best Books of 2024: Plugged In’s Year-End Picks
Looking for some book suggestions for that young reader in your family? Plugged In has some suggestions across different ages and genres.
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