
On the Radar: Moldy Lunchly, Crashing Out and Tren
Check your Lunchly for mold before eating. Why Gen Z is “crashing out.” And what parents need to know about the steroid Tren.

Check your Lunchly for mold before eating. Why Gen Z is “crashing out.” And what parents need to know about the steroid Tren.

TikTok documents show addiction to its short-form videos takes a mere 35 minutes. A new study shows people who spend four or more hours on screens have a higher incidence rate for depression. Australia ponders a social media ban for sub-16s.

Snapchat is the most popular social media app for child grooming. Trying the Dancing with the Stars leg lift could cause injury. Collins Dictionary names “brat” its Word of the Year.

AI large language models give poor translations for lesser-known foreign languages. But Christians might be able to utilize them for evangelism.

How do parents continue to guide their kids’ entertainment choices as they get older? What do folks need to know about music sensation Chappell Roan?

X (formerly Twitter) doesn’t have parental controls. But here are some tips to help your kids stay safe if they’re using the app.

Is “grind culture” burning out your teen? Where do parents stand on school cell phone bans? What is the “dirty soda” trend?

In ye old days, folks used to get their news by listening to the town crier. Then Johannes Gutenberg perfected his printing press, and the

What should we share online about ongoing hurricanes? How can we teach our kids to fact-check stuff they read on social media? What’s the Upside-Down Trend?

Not all that long ago, comedian George Carlin used to build his routines around observations of our society and its tendency to transform our language
Good media discernment is about guarding our eyes and hearts before we watch or listen. And it’s also about grappling with the entertainment we do see or hear. That’s why the Plugged In Blog is devoted to guarding, discussing and grappling. About Plugged In >>