Plugged In Blog
Movie Tuesday: ‘Equalizer 3’ Takes No Prisoners
The Equalizer 3 blasted its way to No. 1 during the three-day Labor Day weekend, earning an estimated $42.3 million in North America.
Parental Controls: Netflix
Netflix has a lot of content. Some of it might be just fine for your family. Other shows and movies? Definitely not.
TruPlay: A New Christian Gaming Alternative
TruPlay is a solid beginning for parents looking for faith-based video game alternatives.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 197: Surface Messages and Deeper Meaning. Plus a Conversation with Actress Leigh-Allyn Baker
Pretty much anything you encounter in popular culture probably has at least two layers of meaning that deserve your attention.
More Screen Time Equals Slower Baby Development
Talk to your child as much as you can, face-to-face as much as you can.
Movie Monday: ‘Gran Turismo’ Edges ‘Barbie’
When the checkered flag fluttered over this weekend’s box-office derby, Gran Turismo beat Barbie and her convertible pink Corvette by the width of a bumper.
Tech Trends: TikTok on the Brain, Plus: Teens & Conspiracy Theories
New research suggests that teens are more prone to believe online conspiracy theories than previous generations. Yikes.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 196: How Pop Culture, Entertainment and Technology Are Shaping Girls Growing Up Today. Plus ‘Final Fantasy XVI’
If you have tween or teen girls at home, or anywhere in your relational orbit, you’re not going to want to miss this terrific discussion.
Screen Use, Social Media Are Top Health Concerns for Parents
Screen-based worries aren’t going anywhere. They’ll be with us as long as screens themselves are. But parents are not powerless.
Movie Monday: ‘Blue Beetle’ Bests ‘Barbie,’ Bugs Box Office
Though it didn’t earn as much as expected, Blue Beetle still beat out Barbie in this weekend’s box office.
Plugged In Parent’s Guide to Today’s Technology
Categories
About Us
Good media discernment is about guarding our eyes and hearts before we watch or listen. And it’s also about grappling with the entertainment we do see or hear. That’s why the Plugged In Blog is devoted to guarding, discussing and grappling. About Plugged In >>