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Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Movies for Teens (2024)
It’s time for the Plugged In Movie Awards! This week, our nominees for Best Movie for Teens.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 219: ‘The Finals’ and Other Online Shooting Games
Why are folks drawn to shooter games like ‘The Finals’ and ‘Fortnite’? And is Gracie Abrams’ music right for your family?
Tech Trends: Social Media Repeats and the Taylor Swift Deepfake
Social media is up to its old tricks yet again. Plus, how might the attack on Taylor Swift affect the rest of us?
Dry January. Only the Beginning?
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reports that although youth drink less often than adults, when they do drink, they drink more.
Movie Monday: ‘The Beekeeper’ Buzzes to No. 1
After two weeks at No. 2, The Beekeeper–Jason Statham’s latest actioner—buzzed up to No. 1 and gave its competitors … hives.
On the Radar: ‘Palworld,’ Teen Overdoses and Part-Time Jobs
Palworld has gone viral amid controversy. An average of 22 teens died every week in 2022. And teens with part-time jobs are at a 14-year high.
Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Movies for Kids (2024)
It’s time for the Plugged In Movie Awards! This week, our nominees for Best Movie for Kids.
The Plugged In Movie Awards: 2025
Here is where you can find all information related to the 2024 Plugged In Movie Awards. Tune in to our podcast March 7!
Episode 218: Help! I Hate My Kids’ Music Choices! Plus: New Threats in the Metaverse
LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 218 It’s a conflict as old as the idea of teenagers themselves: the tension between parents and their
Oscar Nominations: A Teensy Weensy Bit Better Than Normal?
The Oscar nominations were unveiled this morning. And for the most part, they avoided any big surprises.
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