‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Is the Only Marvel Film of 2024. And It’s Rated R.
The rest of the MCU has been PG-13 up to this point. Deadpool has not. So how might parents tackle this new R-rated MCU flick?
Movie Monday: ‘Twisters’ Blows Competition Away
Twisters is off to a whirlwind start. But Despicable Me 4 and Inside Out 2 are still performing well.
On the Radar: ‘Pebbling,’ Digital Self-Harm and ‘Septum Arms’
Why are teens “pebbling”? How can parents respond to digital self-harm? And why are “septum arms” trending?
TikTok’s Influence on Music Isn’t Exactly Wholesome
Some TikTok videos may seem fine on the surface. But what happens when the creators or songs behind them are a bit more risque?
On the Radar: ‘Hot Jesus,’ Spotify’s Social Shift and Starbucks Drinks Teens Should Avoid
“Hot Jesus” is trending on social media. Spotify adds a potentially problematic comments section. And Starbucks releases uber-caffeinated drinks.
On the Radar: Melatonin Gummy Misuse, Noplace, and ‘Performative Friendships’
Can you become too reliant on melatonin? What’s going on with Noplace, the new social media app? And what are “performative friendships”?
On the Radar: The ‘Heatwave Freezer Hack’, ‘Sadfishing’ and Drowsy Driving Teens
Does the “heatwave freezer hack” work? What is “sadfishing”? And how many teens are driving while drowsy?
On the Radar: ‘Blue Light Stare’, ‘Hot Rodents’ and Proven Ways to Curb Screen Time
What are ‘hot rodents’ and the ‘blue light stare’? And which screen time curbing tactics have actually proven effective?
Parental Controls: TikTok
How to set up Family Pairing on your teenager’s TikTok account and create a “view-only” experience for your kids and tweens.
On the Radar: Teens’ Views on Video Games, Social Media Impact on Streaming and Why Kids Reject Mom’s Advice
What do teens know about the negative effects of video games? Kids use social media to find new movies. And should you be worried if your child rejects your advice about school?
