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Movie Monday: A Three-peat for ‘Moana 2’
A Marvel antihero and the riders of Rohan charged into theaters, angling to toss Moana off her movie throne. But Disney’s Polynesian princess still reigns supreme.
On the Radar: Top Social Media Apps Among Teens, Evangelical Social Media Use and the Superman Challenge
YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat are the top social media apps among teens. Christian parents aren’t setting a good example for social media use. And kids should steer clear of the trending “Superman challenge.”
Best YouTubers of 2024: Plugged In’s Year-End Picks
This year had some fierce competition. Come on in and check out 2024’s Plugged In Picks for YouTube channels.
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.
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