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Christian Board Game Review – Commissioned
Commissioned lets players endure the missionary journeys on which the apostles traveled—revealing just how difficult they were.
On the Radar: ‘Money Dysmorphia’, Depression in Teen Boys and the ‘Drunk Elephant’ Trend
What is money dysmorphia? Are teen boys less depressed than teen girls? Why is my 8-year-old obsessed with Drunk Elephant skincare?
Episode 226: Introducing Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family. Plus: Navigating Non-Christian Worldviews
What do we do about screentime? The Plugged In Team tries to answer this question with their new book: Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family.
The New Social Influencers Are Here, They Just Can’t Tie Their Own Shoes Yet
It may not be the threat of Big Brother, but when it comes to the well-being of children, the wrong social media choices could lead to a Big Cost.
Movie Monday: ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Holds ‘Dune: Part Two’ in a Headlock
Kung Fu Panda 4 flexed its muscles and kept Dune: Part Two in check this weekend, taking the box office win with an estimated $30 million.
On the Radar: Teens Feel ‘Happy’ Without Phones, the Impending TikTok Ban, and ‘Cop-Baiting’
Teens realize that their phones are stressing them out. A TikTok ban in the U.S. is pending. What is “cop-baiting?” And why should we care?
AI Influencers Bode Ill for Self-Esteem
Magazines and social media have caused a decline in self-esteem. But how will new AI “influencers” impact youth today?
Episode 225: Reflecting on the Oscars, plus ‘Dee & Friends in Oz’
This week on The Plugged In Show, we’ll talk about the Academy Award winners, the broadcast and some of the overarching themes we saw in films that were nominated.
‘We’re All Imperfect People.’ An Interview with Kung Fu Panda 4 Director Mike Mitchell
I think there’s shades of gray. I think no one’s perfect. We’re all imperfect people, and we shouldn’t be so quick to judge.
Movie Monday: ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Kicks to Big Win
Po and company punched and kicked their way to $58.3 million in North America, toppling the mighty Dune: Part Two for the weekend win.
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