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Author: Bob Hoose

Bob Hoose is a senior associate editor for Plugged In, a producer/writer for Focus on the Family’s Adventures in Odyssey, a writer of plays and musicals and one-half of the former comedy/drama duo Custer & Hoose. He is a husband, father of three and a relatively new granddad.

Plugged In Pick, Game: Knockout City

What are you waiting for? Those virtual rubber balls ain’t gonna throw themselves!

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.

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?

One Person’s Depressed is Another’s ‘Inconclusive’

Many people proclaim social media is the best thing for young people since, well, anything. But others say social media use comes with a number of problems.

Plugged In Picks, Games: New Pokémon Snap

It’s a colorful adventure filled with cute Poké critters, lots of photo-snapping opportunities and nary a nibble of anything nasty or negative.

What’s New and Streaming for Families for June 2021

And if you’re not running off to a wedding or busy planning for your Paul Bunyan day (you bet your blue ox, there’s a Paul Bunyan day) then you may be wondering what fun flicks to watch in your downtime.

Plugged In Picks: Books: Daring Darleen

Well, I’ve got a swell old page-turner that your kiddo’ll wanta eat up faster than a cream puff on Sunday.

What’s New and Streaming for Families for May 2021

There’s a disproportionate number of movie weeds popping up on the streaming services this spring, but there are a few fun possibilities, too.

What’s New and Streaming For Families for April 2021

It’s time to focus on April sunshine and budding flowers and … hey, a family friendly movie or two wouldn’t be bad either.

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