On the Radar: Roblox Age Verification, Grok’s Bikini Scandal and Plugged In’s Parents’ Guide to Technology
Roblox rolls out age verification. People are using Grok to create sensual pictures of women and young girls. How to get a free copy of Plugged In’s Tech Guide.
Introducing Our Parents’ Guide to Technology 2026
As a parent, how can you navigate technology, protect your children while also teaching them practical. biblical screentime habits?
On the Radar: Teens’ Internet Use, ‘Slop’ and No Phones for Preteens
The number of teens online “almost constantly” is dropping. Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year is “slop.” Study says smartphones harm preteens’ health.
The Plugged In Team’s Favorite Christmas Movies
This year, Plugged In is offering up some of our personal favorite Christmas films to consider adding to your family’s holiday mix.
On the Radar: ‘Skinni Tokk’, ‘ICL TS PMO Copypasta’ and Chatbots & Mental Health
“Thinfluencers” are getting around filters to promote “SkinnyTok” content. What does “TS PMO ICL Copypasta” mean? Most AI chatbots fail to respond appropriately to mental health crises.
On the Radar: ‘Rage Bait,’ Parenting Forums and the ‘Flip Camera Trend’
Oxford Dictionary’s Word of the Year is “rage bait.” Research shows that online forums can render positive experiences. TikTok’s “flip camera trend” may be a form of bullying.
I’m Dreaming of an Ad-less Christmas
Christmas is my absolute favorite time of year. The food, the decorations, the weather, the movies … Truly, there is nothing more appealing to me than curling up by the light of my Christmas tree with a cup of hot cocoa to watch a Christmas classic after a day traipsing through the snow. With such […]
On the Radar: 12th Graders’ Views on Marriage, Mogging and Character.AI ‘Stories’
The number of 12th grade students who say they want to marry someday is decreasing. What is “mogging”? What should parents know about Character.AI’s new “Stories”?
What Did Our Theater Lovers Think of Wicked: For Good?
Is ‘Wicked: For Good’ good or bad? What are the content issues parents should be aware of? And when does magic in movies become problematic?
On the Radar: Adult Social Media Habits, Parasocial and AI Toys
Adults Use Social Media Almost as Much as Teens What? According to Pew Research, 84% of U.S. adults use YouTube, 71% use Facebook, 50% use Instagram, and 37% use TikTok. So What? Though we’re often more concerned with teenagers who spend too much time on social media, this latest study says that about half of […]