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Facebook’s Parent Company Facing Lawsuits Galore
Concerned parents are now suing Meta for knowingly promoting a product that could impact teen mental health without proper warnings.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 133: Navigate or Avoid? How Do We Decide? Plus: Ms. Marvel
“Some families will choose to navigate this film’s content concerns, while others will simply choose to avoid it altogether.” But how do we know when to choose one path or the other?

Get Ready for Virtual Babies
A new concept is in development that will allow anyone with a VR headset to experience parenthood through virtual children.

Best Movies Streaming for Families in June 2022
Our top picks to stream as the summer kicks off!

The Plugged In Show, Episode 132: A Look at Obi-Wan Kenobi and Stranger Things 4
Is Disney+ doing right by a beloved character? Is Stranger Things becoming too dark and grim to watch?

Top Christian Movies Streaming Now
Believe it or not, some streaming services do have Christian cinematic options for you. They might not make a splash on your home screen, but they’re out there.

Kids’ Films Move to the Small Screen
More and more family-friendly films are skipping the theaters and going straight to streaming platforms, which could have a greater cost in the long run.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 131: I Kissed Disney+ Goodbye … Plus: ‘LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga’
Some families are ready to cut the Disney+ cord. In this episode of The Plugged In Show, we’ll talk about alternative entertainment providers who are delivering family- and faith-friendly content.

Think Movies Don’t Influence Us? Top Gun Would Beg to Differ.
The original Top Gun resulted in a 500% increase in Navy recruitment rates. And the military is hoping the sequel will do the same.

How TikTok Can Impact the TikToker
TikTok fame isn’t always gumdrops, sugarplums and m-m-m-m-m to the b.
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