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Screens Can Scramble Social Development
If your infant is constantly exposed to screens, it could be slowing down their natural social development.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 139: Christian Values in Secular Movies (Plus Marcel the Shell With Shoes On!)
Sometimes, secular films can teach and inspire faith-based audiences.
Emmys Show the Importance of Screening Those Screens
The Emmys are all about praising the best shows that television has to offer. But by some measures the “best” of television has never been worse.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 138: The Summer I Turned Pretty & Where the Crawdads Sing
Jenny Han’s hit YA novel The Summer I Turned Pretty came out more than a decade ago. But its TV adaptation has given it new life.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 137.5, The GentleMinion Phenomenon
What happens when thousands of teen fans of Gru dress up as “GentleMinions” and go to see Minions: The Rise of Gru together?
What You Need to Know About Fanfiction
Ever thought you could write a scene better than the original writer did? Well, many people are attempting just that with fanfiction.
Best Movies Streaming for Families in July 2022
So, now that it’s sunny and hot outside, what can you slip away to watch while inside where it’s nice and cool?
A Second Grader Used the Heimlich to Save a Classmate – How He Learned It Reminds Us of Media’s Impact
It’s apparent that the messages, themes and role models in entertainment media can sway us—and it’s Plugged In’s goal to make sure no parent is caught off guard to the messages that are being pushed by a film’s content.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 137: Do Fantasy Sports Strike Out? Or Score Big? (Plus, Thor and Rise of Gru!)
Sure, fantasy sports can be fun, and that’s a win. But they can also sap away a player’s time, money and energy.
10 Movies and Documentaries to Watch to Celebrate Life
In lieu of the Supreme Court’s recent decision regarding Roe v. Wade, we’ve compiled a list of films exploring this important topic.
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Good media discernment is about guarding our eyes and hearts before we watch or listen. And it’s also about grappling with the entertainment we do see or hear. That’s why the Plugged In Blog is devoted to guarding, discussing and grappling. About Plugged In >>