Bob Hoose, Author at Plugged In

Is Social Media Shaping Adolescent Brain Development?

Whether we like it or not, we can confidently state that kids’ constant exposure to screens and social media is having a tangible impact on them.

Study: TikTok Uses Its Algorithms to Hurt Teens

Every social media network uses algorithms to keep its audience engaged. But TikTok seems to take it to a new, terrifying level.

Brilliant Books 2022: Plugged In’s Year-End Picks

Here’s a backpack full of great page-turners that Plugged In reviewed in 2022 that you and yours can have a good time with.

Gaming Goods 2022: Plugged In’s Year-End Picks

If you’ve reached the holiday season with a hankering for a video game with family appeal, I might be able to set you up with a solid suggestion … or five.

TikTok’s New Age Policies: What Parents Need to Know

a woman opening TikTok on her phone - TikTok's New Age Policies

TikTok is implementing some safety features for minors, but you’ll still need to protect your kids.

Five Unexpected Benefits of Gaming

Father and daughter playing video games - 5 Unexpected Benefits of Gaming

Sure, video games come with plenty of cautions. But studies suggest that games might just improve your brains, too.

Five Money Apps That Pay Off

Teaching kids how to earn, save and use their money responsibly isn’t always easy. But here are 5 apps that make it more manageable.

Kids Use Social Media. But How Much They Use It Might Surprise You.

If you’ve been sitting around waiting for this social media craze to go the way of the floppy disk, you might want to invest your waiting time in other areas.