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Five Christmas Traditions to Bring Your Family Together in a Technology-Driven Culture
If a little family togetherness is on your Christmas list, here are five traditions that might help bring your family together in today’s technology-driven culture

Kids in a Book Drought? How About a New Reading Rainbow?
Reading Rainbow is returning as a live show in 2022.

Musical Musings 2021: Adam Holz and Kristin Smith’s Year-End Picks
All the popular music ever made is competing simultaneously for listeners’ attention, thanks to the easy availability of all of it on streaming platforms. But our challenge to choose the “best” music of 2021 was relatively easier.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 107: What’s With All the A.I. Stories? (Plus The Wheel of Time)
Artificial Intelligence is getting more intelligent all the time. And as our machines grow smarter, the entertainment industry grows more fascinated.

Best Movies Streaming for Families in December 2021
Best family movies streaming on Disney+, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Netflix and HBO Max in December 2021.

The 10 Best Family Christmas Movies Ever
Even when Christmas movies don’t dive into Scripture, they can still give families something they can all watch together.

Gaming Goods 2021: Bob Hoose’s Year-End Picks
As far as great family friendly games are concerned, there’s good news and bad.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 106: Christmas With The Chosen: “The Messengers” and a Conversation with “Jesus” and “Mary”
Every now and then, something comes along that’s a bona fide phenomenon in Christian entertainment. I think it’s very safe to say that The Chosen fits that description.

Social Media Use Linked to Depression in Adults
Science has begun to show a link between social media and depression among adults.

Plugged In Pick, Movie: The Most Reluctant Convert: The Untold Story of C.S. Lewis
Plugged In has chosen The Most Reluctant Convert: The Untold Story of C.S. Lewis as this week’s movie pick for families.
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