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Movie Monday: ‘Zootopia 2’ Hops to Top of Box Office
‘Zootopia 2’ stampeded its way into theaters over the long Thanksgiving weekend—and trampled all other movies in its way.

On the Radar: 12th Graders’ Views on Marriage, Mogging and Character.AI ‘Stories’
The number of 12th grade students who say they want to marry someday is decreasing. What is “mogging”? What should parents know about Character.AI’s new “Stories”?

The Blessings of Books: Plugged In’s Year-End Picks
It’s that time of year again, when Plugged In unveils its top picks for the year. This week, we’re picking our favorite books.

ChatGPT, How Do I Take a Blue Book Exam?
As cheating and laziness in education soar with the help of AI chatbots like ChatGPT, teachers are finding ways to mitigate the epidemic.

What Did Our Theater Lovers Think of Wicked: For Good?
Is ‘Wicked: For Good’ good or bad? What are the content issues parents should be aware of? And when does magic in movies become problematic?

Movie Monday: ‘Wicked: For Good’ Defies Box Office Gravity
‘Wicked: For Good’ flew to the top of the box office the moment it released this weekend, leaving all other movies to struggle.

On the Radar: Adult Social Media Habits, Parasocial and AI Toys
Adults Use Social Media Almost as Much as Teens What? According to Pew Research, 84% of U.S. adults use YouTube, 71% use Facebook, 50% use

Eight Dynamite Movies Featuring Adoption
Check out our lovely list of eight great movies for families to watch that feature some nice messages about adoption!

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is an Epic Film With Powerful Christian Themes – Plugged In Rewind
Ask enough people to name their favorite film franchise and odds are it won’t be long before Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy
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