Is your “iPad Kid” already using X? Attorneys general demand a warning label on social media. Meta is partnering to combat self-harm content.
How can parents curb summertime screentime now that school is back in session? And should families see films like Beetlejuice?
What can be done for a teen with an ever-scrolling finger in an online world designed to keep them there?
Tonies and the Toniebox solve the screentime issue. But there are some other concerns for parents to consider.
LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 246 I’m a sucker for old movies. Sure, I have an appreciation for a lot of the new
Instagram’s account supervision allows parents to come alongside their teens to create an experience that is safer and more meaningful.
Some TikTok videos may seem fine on the surface. But what happens when the creators or songs behind them are a bit more risque?
First, we break down “dark patterns” and how kids are more susceptible to them. Then, Paul talks to Sing Sing director Greg Kwedar.
Plugged In unpacks an article detailing a mother and daughter’s journey to combat a disturbing influencer trend.
What are some examples of dark patterns? And how can parents protect their vulnerable kids from these money-grabbing schemes?
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