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On the Radar: The ‘Blackout Challenge,’ Terrible Teen Habits and Teenage Deepfake Victims
Parents Worldwide Sue TikTok for Fatal ‘Blackout Challenge’ What? The “blackout challenge” (also known as the “choking game/challenge,” the “fainting game” and “Space Monkeys”) involves
Screen Fast 2025 Starts Today!
Join us for Plugged In’s Screen Fast 2025, which officially kicks off today!
Episode 276: Screen Fast 2025. Plus, Wicked (the Book)
Learn what it was like to take a screen fast for seven days. Then, we unpack what parents need to know about the Wicked book.
Chris Tomlin Talks About Music and ‘The Last Supper’
Chris Tomlin explains how he came to be an executive producer for ‘The Last Supper’—and how his song, “No Greater Love,” played its part, too.
I Gave Up Screens for a Week. And It Was (Mostly) Great.
Fasting from anything can be quite demanding. But when Paul gave up screens for a week, he found something he hadn’t realize he was missing.
Movie Monday: ‘Captain America’ Can Do This All Day
In terms of staying on the top of the box office, ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ can do this all day.
On the Radar: ‘Door Knock Challenge,’ NarcTok and New Apple Parental Control Features
What are the dangers of the viral ‘Door Knock Challenge?’ Are your teens being influenced by NarcTok on TikTok? What do Apple’s latest parental control features offer?
The 2025 Plugged In Movie Awards: Who Won the Pluggies?
We debated. You voted. And now, you can find out who won the 2025 Plugged In Movie Awards!
The Unbreakable Boy Premiere: Thoughts From the Stars and Filmmakers
Last week, I had the privilege of heading to New York City for the premiere of Lionsgate and Kingdom Story’s new movie The Unbreakable Boy.
Episode 275: The Plugged In Movie Awards!
Today, on our podcast, the Plugged In staff will select the winners of our Plugged In Movie Awards!
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