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Cyberbullying: Why Parents Should Monitor What Their Children Say on Celebrity Social Media Channels
We may not know celebrities personally, but that doesn’t mean our comments online don’t affect them negatively.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 175: Wait—Dungeons & Dragons Is Still a Thing? (Plus, NF’s ‘Hope’)
Did you play D&D as a kid? How about as an adult? What did your parents want you to stay away from when you were a kid—and how did you respond?
John Wick, Violence and Us
As we continue to lament how violent our culture is these days, I think we need to keep franchises like John Wick in the picture, too.
Movie Monday: John Wick Beats Up Competition
Much like its main character, John Wick: Chapter 4 mowed down its competitors and roared to a $73.5 million opening weekend in North America.
Five Movie Characters That Just Might Make You Think About Christ
Movies don’t need to be explicitly about Jesus to remind us of Jesus. Let me offer 5 characters who could remind you of Jesus and the work He did for us.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 174: ChatGPT: Tech and Trust; Plus Got Questions? YouTube Channel
What are the upsides/downsides of ChatGPT? What is Got Questions YouTube Channel all about? Find out on this episode of the Plugged In Show.
Movie Monday: Latest Shazam Wins, But Far From Furious
Shazam didn’t pull in nearly as much as expected. And that seems to be a pattern with superhero flicks lately.
Tech Trends: TikTok Time Limits, the Social Media War on Drugs and a Dangerous Viral Drinking Trend
Learn about March 2023’s social media trends, a dangerous viral drinking technique and how drug dealers are reaching clients with QR codes.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 173: And the Oscar Goes To … (Plus Southern Gospel)
Did Everything Everywhere All at Once really deserve every Oscar? And what is Southern Gospel all about?
The TikTok Glamour Filter Isn’t So Pretty
TikTok filters can be fun. They can also be “horrific for young people.”
Plugged In Parent’s Guide to Today’s Technology
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