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Plugged In Pick, TV: The Mysterious Benedict Society
The show includes plenty of great lessons related to honesty, kindness and humility—underrated values today.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 86: Fathers, Orphans and Entertainment
This week, The Plugged In Show looks at fathers’ depiction onscreen and two recent movies that get it right.

10 Best Family Friendly Games You Can Play with Your Kids
Children do love video games, but parents are enjoying those digital bundles full of button-bashing brouhaha just as much as their youngsters.

Did You Know We’re on YouTube?
If you check out our YouTube page, you’ll find not only one-minute movie reviews each week, but conversations, interviews and how-to videos as well.

Plugged In Picks, Music: Thomas Rhett, ‘To the Guys That Date My Girls’
It’s always nice to have someone in your corner, and this song is filled with lyrics about a dad who loves his girls.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 85: Black Widow and the State of the Superhero Union
The Plugged In team straps on its collective cape, strikes a particularly powerful superhero pose and talks about Marvel’s newest movie.

Best Movies Streaming for Families (July 2021)
Looking for something to watch together during the dog days of summer? We’ve got you covered with a few suggestions.

Plugged In Picks, Books: Everything Sad is Untrue: (a True Story)
So, you’re a teen looking for a good book to while away some time in the sun with, huh?

The Plugged In Show, Episode 84: Fat Monica and the Rest of Us
Some things seem a lot clearer when we can look back at them with the benefit of time and, perhaps, cultural progress.

Music Is Powerful. ‘Summer of Soul’ Tells Us So.
You’ve probably never heard of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. But for those who attended, it was life changing.
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