Plugged In Movie Awards: 2026 Winners
You voted. We debated. And now they’re here: the winners of the 2026 Plugged In Movie Awards!
On the Radar: Talking About War, Teen Boy Eating Disorders and ChatGPT’s ‘Adult Mode’
How to talk to your teens about war. Eating disorders in teen boys on the rise. ChatGPT’s “adult mode” is delayed, but parents should prep now.
On the Radar: AI Emotional Support, Anti-Aging Peptides and Instagram’s New Parental Alert Feature
Teens are turning to AI for emotional support. Why are anti-aging peptides trending on social media? Instagram plans to alert parents for suicidal risks in teens.
When Parental Controls Fail: Teaching Your Kids Digital Literacy
Parental controls can help curb screen time when kids are little, but new research says digital literacy is far more successful over their lifetimes.
Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Christian Movies (2026)
Sometimes, you just want to watch a movie that lines up perfectly with your family’s beliefs. Our nominees for Best Christian Movies do just that.
Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Movies for Adults (2026)
The Oscars are filled with R-rated fare. Plugged In’s Best Movies for Adults offer some more wholesome options for grown-ups.
Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Movies for Teens (2026)
Best Movies for Teens showcase films you can explore with your teens and tweens without compromising your values.
Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Movies for Kids (2026)
Picking out movies the whole family can enjoy is hard. Best Movies for Kids offers some options that might make you smile.
On the Radar: Discord vs. Stoat, ‘Firearm Influencers’ and ‘Cooked’
Angry Discord users switch to Stoat. How often are children exposed to “firearm influencers?” The meaning of slang word “cooked.”
On the Radar: Snapchat Family Center, Spotify Group Chats and TikTok Microwave Trend
Snapchat adds better screen-monitoring tools to its Family Center. What should parents know about Spotify’s group chats? A dangerous new TikTok trend involving microwaves is making the rounds.