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If You Can’t Say Something Nice…: Dos and Don’ts of Social Media Etiquette
We won’t always get social media etiquette right. But there’s no reason why we can’t adapt if we continue to apply these Dos and Don’ts.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 144: When Superheroes Take a Social Media Break (plus Secret Headquarters)
In this installment of The Plugged In Show, we tackle social media, its connections to mental health and why stepping away from it might benefit all of us.
What Will the New Pinocchio Teach Us?
The CGI-slathered remake promises to be (ahem) a whale of an attraction for the streaming leviathan. But will it be any good?
The Plugged In Show, Episode 143: Your Kid and YouTube (Plus Out of My Heart)
We give parents a few pointers on how to reel in the YouTube leviathan in their homes—navigating how their sons and daughters use YouTube and how they can best curb and enjoy it.
Sometimes, Even Spidey Needs a Break
Spider-Man actor Tom Holland took a break from social media for his mental health. And maybe we should, too.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 142: R-rated Disney: A Conversation with PTC’s Melissa Henson. (Plus, Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters)
They said they wouldn’t. But now, Disney+ has added R-rated content. And many moms and dads are still upset with the decision.
Bart Johnson and Robyn Lively talk about parenting and their first film together: Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters
Bart Johnson and Robyn Lively talk about parenting and their first film together: Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters
Best Movies Streaming for Families in August 2022
The days are long, hot and sweaty. That can make August a great month for swimsuits, tank tops and … air-conditioned movie watching! So, what’s family friendly and new to streaming sites this month?
Of Finstas and Online Personas: Do You Even Like the Person You’re Pretending to Be Online?
Real friends are people who know the real you. If they’re connecting with a fake you online, then are they friends at all?
The Plugged In Show, Episode 141: Our Complicated Relationship With Christian Celebs (plus Fanfiction!)
In the wake of Chris Pratt’s recent comments on religion, we unpack the weird relationship we might have with the rich, famous and faithful.
Plugged In Parent’s Guide to Today’s Technology
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