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.
One Super Bowl Ad Reminds Us to Look to Jesus for More
Mixed in with ads encouraging viewers to buy more stuff and do more things, one Christian ad says we’ll find so much more in Jesus.
Social Media Lawsuits and ‘The Amazing Generation’
Social media can be addictive. And when teens engage in those addictive behaviors, mental health problems follow: anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation. Because of that, several social media companies are being sued. Users claim that social media stole their childhoods. Parents of users say that social media stole their children. Everybody seems angry. They’re seeking answers […]
On the Radar: How Teen Boys Gamble, Roblox’s Age-Check Problems and TikTok Sold
A new study shows how teen boys are exposed to gambling. Roblox’s age verification fails miserably. TikTok won’t get banned, but still sparks controversy.
Social Media Bellwether Trials: What Parents Need to Know
Social media giants face juries to determine if algorithms or content posted is the culprit in declining mental health.
On the Radar: Teen Values, #RichTok and ChatGPT Health
Teens rate the things they value most. The pros and cons of #RichTok. What should parents know about ChatGPT Health?
On the Radar: Social Media Sweet Spot, Blocking YouTube Shorts and Tea
Is it possible for teens to spend too little time on social media? YouTube makes it possible for parents to block YouTube Shorts on teen accounts. What do parents need to know about the Tea app?