Movie Monday: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Snares Another Win

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ climbs ever closer to usurping ‘Avengers: Endgame’ for the second-highest grossing film of all time.
On the Radar: ‘Folk Valley,’ ‘Soft Life’ and a UK Social Media Ban Update

“Folk Valley” trend exposes kids to disturbing imagery. Gen Z embraces the “soft life” as a way to slow down. U.K. teens say they won’t opt in to proposed social media ban.
Thinking of You, Perez Hilton

Jesus told us to pray for our enemies and do good to those who hate us. And sometimes, that means extending grace to someone who wouldn’t necessarily do the same.
Take Care With What You Share: The Exposure of Social Media & AI Chats

What you share on social media can affect a college application status. But recent AI chat exposures could also impact college dreams.
Movie Monday: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Continues to Dominate

Uncle Ben and Aunt May once told Peter Parker that with great power comes great responsibility. Turns out, great power at the box office comes with a great deal of money, too. In a weekend filled with cinematic afterthoughts, Spider-Man: Brand New Day spun its way to another amazing weekend. The superhero film smashed its […]
Tech Giants Say, ‘Turn it Off!’

When everything’s on your phone, how do you turn it off? The social media giants have an ironic suggestion.
Friendly Neighborhood Heroism: How Each Live-Action Spider-Man Has Embodied the Character

With ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ swinging into theaters, we’d like to examine Peter Parker’s quieter, character-defining moments of big-screen heroism.
Conversations with Teens: ‘Maxximizing’ Your Trendiness

Social media is flooded with various “maxxing” trends promising to enhance health, beauty and wellness. But many pose serious risks to teens.
Movie Monday: ‘Toy Story 5’ Hits Box-Office Bullseye

The latest Toy Story movie came with a lot of buzz—both figuratively and (given the number of Lightyear dolls we see) literally.
How to Help Your Kids Navigate Social Media

How do we acknowledge the potential benefits social media provides while also mitigating the potential harms to our kids?