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Identifying Dark Patterns and Protecting Your Kids Against Them
What are some examples of dark patterns? And how can parents protect their vulnerable kids from these money-grabbing schemes?
Movie Monday: ‘Inside Out 2’ Now the Year’s Biggest Film
Inside Out 2 just claimed the biggest debut since 2023’s Barbie en route to a no-doubt weekend win. But what would it do for an encore?
On the Radar: ‘Blue Light Stare’, ‘Hot Rodents’ and Proven Ways to Curb Screen Time
What are ‘hot rodents’ and the ‘blue light stare’? And which screen time curbing tactics have actually proven effective?
Warning: Social Media May Be Hazardous to Your Child’s Health, Says the Surgeon General
Will putting a digital “warning label” on social media “scare” kids and families away from using it?
Episode 239: A Look at ‘Inside Out 2.’ Plus Screens and Our Brains
First, we talk Inside Out 2. Then, Focus on the Family’s Dr. Daniel Huerta talks about how entertainment and technology impact our brains.
Parental Controls: TikTok
How to set up Family Pairing on your teenager’s TikTok account and create a “view-only” experience for your kids and tweens.
Mental Health Crisis? There’s an App for That
Researchers at Dartmouth College have been running clinical trials on an AI-powered therapeutic app. What families should expect.
Movie Monday: ‘Inside Out 2’ Soars to Win
Inside Out 2 earned $155 million in North America–the biggest opening of any film this year.
On the Radar: Teens’ Views on Video Games, Social Media Impact on Streaming and Why Kids Reject Mom’s Advice
What do teens know about the negative effects of video games? Kids use social media to find new movies. And should you be worried if your child rejects your advice about school?
Just In Time for Father’s Day, Five Films with Less-Than-Perfect Dads
The fathers on this list aren’t perfect. They don’t always do the right thing. But even when father-child bonds are strained, there’s still often room for redemption.
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