Plugged In Talks Content: Sexual Content
One of the most popular sections in our reviews, we explain how and why we cover sexual content in media for our readers.
Plugged In Talks Content: Positive Elements
The Plugged In team breaks down how we break down our content categories, starting with Positive Elements.
Of Algorithms, Eating Disorders and Social Media
6 ways to effectively help your kids navigate a world in which the apps they and their friends love target them.
Plugged In Picks, Music: Imagine Dragons & J.I.D., “Enemy”
As the song’s title suggests, “Enemy” is about standing up against those who would tear us down, an appropriate sort of vibe for a video game that’s all about the last man standing.
A Friendly Neighborhood Reminder About Spidey’s PG-13 Rating
The incessant buzz around a new Spider-Man flick can tempt us, as parents, to forget that it’s got the same rating as most other Marvel movies: PG-13.
Musical Musings 2021: Adam Holz and Kristin Smith’s Year-End Picks
All the popular music ever made is competing simultaneously for listeners’ attention, thanks to the easy availability of all of it on streaming platforms. But our challenge to choose the “best” music of 2021 was relatively easier.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 106: Christmas With The Chosen: “The Messengers” and a Conversation with “Jesus” and “Mary”
Every now and then, something comes along that’s a bona fide phenomenon in Christian entertainment. I think it’s very safe to say that The Chosen fits that description.
Social Media Use Linked to Depression in Adults
Science has begun to show a link between social media and depression among adults.
Social Media’s Connection to Boys’ Eating Disorders
Doctors and researchers increasingly believe that social media can play a significant role in the lives of adolescent boys who develop eating disorders.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 103: Paranormal TV & Clifford the Big Red Dog
This week on The Plugged In Show, we talk about the new Clifford movie and why so many people are obsessed with paranormal TV shows.