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Author: Kristin Smith

Kristin Smith is the most recent addition to the Plugged In team. Formerly a Spanish and English teacher, Kristin loves reading literature and eating authentic Mexican tacos. When she's not writing or editing, she enjoys traveling the world with her husband, Eddy, and running through Colorado Springs’ Garden of the Gods. She loves coffee, music, her dog (Cali) and cat (Aslan), and is eagerly awaiting the birth of her first baby, Judah.

Plugged In Pick, YouTube Channel: MattyBRaps

mattybraps music video

The channel isn’t perfect, but MattyBRaps sets himself and his music apart by creating songs without profanity.

Plugged In Pick, Movie: The Boss Baby: Family Business

Yes, there is some potty humor, name-calling and slapstick humor. But the heart of this flick is filled with a message about the value found in the arms of family.

Plugged In Picks, Music: Thomas Rhett, ‘To the Guys That Date My Girls’

It’s always nice to have someone in your corner, and this song is filled with lyrics about a dad who loves his girls.

Want to Get Your Kids Off Screens This Summer? Try Some Audio Options.

If you’re looking for something to stimulate your kids minds while balancing screen time, why don’t you try these audiobook and audio drama options?

Plugged In Picks, YouTube Channel: Bible Project

For those who love the Bible but would love for someone to bring a little more context, perspective and, yes, fun to the text, the Bible Project delivers.

Plugged In Picks, Music: ‘Heaven Up Above’

If you’re a rap fan looking for Christian alternatives that can compete with mainstream sounds, this song is worth checking out.

Three Media Resources That Point Me To Jesus

Perhaps not all of these will be your cup of tea. Maybe none of them will be. But hopefully they can help you find ways to connect with God in your own way.

How to Have a (Mini Version of a) “Yes Day”

How realistic is a “Yes Day?” Well, according to Garner, this is something that she and her kids actually practice one day a year.

YouTube’s Introducing Parental Controls. What Will They Look Like?

No filter or parental control will be foolproof, especially on a sprawling platform like YouTube. But this still might be an improvement.

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

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