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The Dark Side of Kids and Blue Light
Studies seem to show a link between kids’ overexposure to blue light and the early onset of puberty.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 206: Focus on Parental Controls, Plus: Christian Board Games
We all know that parental controls exist, but do we actually use them? And do they even work? What else can we do to protect our kids?

What Halloween Tells Us About … Us
Think entertainment isn’t influential? Think pop culture isn’t important? Take a look outside your door tonight. The kids, adults and pets you see will tell you otherwise.

Movie Monday: ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Scares Up Win
Five Nights at Freddy’s made swift work of a certain concert film, cruising to a resounding win during this weekend’s box office tourney.

Tech Trends: Deepfake Nonconsensual Pornography, Meta and Doxing
This month, we unpack the new trend of “consensual doxing” and also offer some tips to prevent your child from getting exploited online.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 205: The Worldview Hurricane. Plus, ‘Loki’
LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 205 Remember when entertainment was clean? Remember when it was innocent and wholesome? Remember when we could just

What Is Bentkey? The Daily Wire’s Newest Streaming Service Aimed at Kids
When you hear the name The Daily Wire, you might think of politics. That’s because the “right-of-center” news outlet was created by political commentators Ben

Who Are You Following? Ray Vander Laan Invites Us to Follow Jesus More Deeply
Ray Vander Laan has been helping Christians deepen their faith for decades. He has a new series–watch the first episode for free.

Movie Monday: Taylor Swift Eclipses ‘Flower Moon’ for Second Win
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, collected another $31 million this weekend, bringing its total to $129.8 million domestically.

Did You Forget About Vaping? Because That’s Still a Thing.
What’s a parent to do in the face of this epidemic?
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