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Plugged In Movie Awards 2021: Best Movies for Teens
Normally, this category is chock full of big sci-fi blockbusters and superhero movies. But as we know, this year was a little different
Plugged In Movie Awards 2021: Best Movies for Kids
Our annual Plugged In Movie Awards give us the opportunity to applaud movies that did things right.
Three Board Games to Get Your Kiddos Learning
Let’s talk about stepping away from technology for a bit and passing the hours with some good ol’ fashioned board game
The Plugged In Show, Episode 65: When Popular Entertainment Becomes Popular Psychology: How Does Hollywood Handle It?
This week, The Plugged In Show dives into a deep conversation about the value and place of difficult stories on film.
Even Great Animated Movies Can Make Bad Babysitters
In 2020, faith and spirituality was a huge part of many of its best animated movies. And not always in the best of ways.
Dark Night of the Screen: How My Depression and My Job Meet
When we’re at a loss for words, entertainment helps us find the pictures—the communication tools we’re looking for.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 64: What’s the Deal With WandaVision, Anyway?
So this week on The Plugged In Show, we’re diving head first into this hit series, as well as talking more broadly about the escapist appeal of sitcoms.
Watching (Out for) Those Super Bowl Commercials
It seems that, even during the Super Bowl, moms and dads can’t watch uncritically—or without an eye toward how the content is impacting their children.
‘Whaddya Mean Disney+ Banned Peter Pan!?’
When we dig deeper, there’s a much bigger conversation to be had about ratings, content, limits and who gets to—and who should—be making decisions.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 63: Brady, Mahomes and … Plugged In?
Get some nachos, maybe some queso and sit back for a fun conversation as you count down the hours until Super Bowl LV.
Plugged In Parent’s Guide to Today’s Technology
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