Screen and Non-screen Interests: How My Dad Got Me Hooked on Both
Y’all…I have a lot of hobbies. From the time I was a little kid, I’ve been into video games, movies, LEGOs, drawing, building models and more. And a lot of it I learned from my dad. Dad was completely outnumbered growing up. Four girls, no boys. Yet he never let this stop him from connecting […]
Tech Trends: Mental Health Awareness Month, the Dirty Dozen and AI Continued
How folks are combating technology’s affect on mental health, a dozen apps guilty of child exploitation, AI developments and more.
How My Mom Inspired My Bibliophilia
Books are awesome. And so are moms. Especially the ones who encourage us to read and love books as much as they do.
Movie Monday: The Guardians of the Galaxy Outnumber (and Out-Perform) the Super Mario Bros.
The Guardians beat out the Super Mario Bros. for the top seed. But how long will it hold the title?
Peter Pan: A Definitive Family-Friendly Ranking
Everyone has their favorite. But we’re Plugged In, and we’re ranking by family-friendliness.
Tech Trends: New Social Media Laws and Platforms
Spotify Live is gone. But TikTok’s sister, Lemon8, (and parents’ concerns with social media) is growing every day.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 176: If I Could Do It All Over Again (Plus ‘On a Wing and a Prayer’)
We’ll tell you about all our biggest media mistakes and what we might do differently if we had another shot at it.
Cyberbullying: Why Parents Should Monitor What Their Children Say on Celebrity Social Media Channels
We may not know celebrities personally, but that doesn’t mean our comments online don’t affect them negatively.
Tech Trends: TikTok Time Limits, the Social Media War on Drugs and a Dangerous Viral Drinking Trend
Learn about March 2023’s social media trends, a dangerous viral drinking technique and how drug dealers are reaching clients with QR codes.
Tech Trends: The Rise of AI, Banning TikTok, and the Pitfalls of BeReal
Learn about February 2023’s social media trends, up-and-coming AI apps and social media companies under fire.
