The New Era of Christian Creativity
Christian art isn’t cringey anymore. From music to movies, a creative revival is here—and it’s turning heads in the mainstream.
On the Radar: ‘Six Seven’, ChatGPT Action Figures and the ‘Caveman Method’ vs. ‘Glazed Donut’
What does “six seven” mean? You might regret jumping on the AI-generated action-figure trend. Which skincare trends should teens be avoiding?
On the Radar: Influencer Shark Attacks, Snapchat Lawsuits and ‘Rejection Cakes’
Influencers Increasing Shark Attacks What? Scientists have noted an increase in shark attacks recently. And social media influencers are a likely cause. These “fin-fluencers,” as they’re sometimes called, post pictures and videos of themselves petting the predators, encouraging their followers to do the same. So What? Although most sharks actually aren’t the “bloodthirsty predators” fictionally […]
On the Radar: Minecraft Food Fights, Grok and Divine Feminine Energy
Teens are trashing theaters during screenings of ‘A Minecraft Movie.’ Grok’s new AI personalities pose dangers to teens. Parents should beware “divine feminine energy.”
Dystopian Dramas Are an Interesting Escape … Until They Aren’t
Dystopian dramas are often read/watched because they provide an escape. But what do we do when they induce anxiety and fear instead?
On the Radar: Zepeto Dangers, the Snapchat Half-Swipe and BeReal Ads
Is Zepeto a safe app? How does the “half-swipe” affect teenage Snapchat users? Will ads make BeReal like every other social media platform?
On the Radar: More on the TikTok Ban, Chappell Roan on Young Parents and New Roblox Parental Controls
Whether or not TikTok is banned, parents should remain vigilant. Why are parents talking about Chappell Roan on social media? What new parental control features have been added to Roblox?
On the Radar: Mouth Taping, Bed Parties and the Benefits of Esports
Does mouth taping actually improve sleep? Are ‘bed parties’ a good way to celebrate college acceptance? Can playing esports be beneficial to your child?
On the Radar: Social Media Phishing, Gender Gap with Teens and TikTok AMBER Alerts
Why are teens more vulnerable to social media-based phishing scams? Teen boys and girls face different pressures depending on their gender. What should your teen expect with AMBER Alerts now shown on TikTok?
On the Radar: Wanting ‘Nachos,’ Screens and Nearsightedness and What Teens Don’t Want in Video Games
What does it mean to “want someone’s nachos?” The link between screen use and becoming nearsighted. And developers learn that teens don’t care about sex or romance in video games.
