What TikTok alternatives are teens seeking as a potential ban looms? What is therapy-speak? And is it helpful or harmful?
Is “oil pulling” safe? Do “cool kids” sleep worse? And tips on using Mental Health Awareness Month as a tech reset.
For the mom who enjoys a nice family movie night, we’ve got five momtastic suggestions to consider.
Is your teen exhibiting ‘main character vibes’? Why do young adults struggle to quit vaping? And what are ‘silent reviews’?
Who is Shrimp Jesus? Why aren’t parents using parental controls? And how is YouTube feeding boys misogynistic content?
Screens aren’t the only thing preventing your teen from getting a good night’s sleep. Plus, Meta is finally responding to sextortion on its platforms, and “oatzempic” is trending on TikTok.
About 40% of teens worry that they should probably cut back on their social media time.
What is “nerd neck” and how do you fix it? Are “fitfluencers” a bad influence? Why are teenagers using delta-8 THC?
This week on the Plugged In Show, we look at how different types of entertainment affect us, plus talk with Rebecca St. James.
Is Temu a scam? What is “deinfluencing”? Why are TikTokers obsessing over Lemon8?
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 >>
