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Contributor: Emily Tsiao

Emily studied film and writing when she was in college. And when she isn’t being way too competitive while playing board games, she enjoys food, sleep, and geeking out with her husband indulging in their “nerdoms,” which is the collective fan cultures of everything they love, such as Star Wars, Star Trek, Stargate and Lord of the Rings.

On the Radar: iPad Kids on X, Surgeon General Warning Label on Social Media and Social Platforms Teaming Up

Is your “iPad Kid” already using X? Attorneys general demand a warning label on social media. Meta is partnering to combat self-harm content.

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On the Radar: The Book of Bill, ChatGPT Roast and Good Facial Harmony

What do parents need to know about the sold-out Book of Bill? Why are teens asking ChatGPT to roast them? What is “good facial harmony”?

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The Perfect Couple

Netflix’s The Perfect Couple is yet another show about a family that isn’t suitable for most other families.

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On the Radar: Typing Terrors, #GymTok & #FoodTok, and Being a Teen Is Harder Today

Should parents be worried if kids can’t type? How quickly does TikTok impact body image? Parents agree being a teen is harder today.

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Classified

Prime Video’s Classified feels like it was written by someone who wasn’t sure which social justice issue on which they wanted to focus.

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

The fourth film in the latest reboot of this franchise delivers exactly what you’d expect with regard to its story and violence.

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Average Joe

Average Joe, a BET+ show now on Netflix, has more than an average number of problems.

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That ‘90s Show

This sequel to That ‘70s Show is plagued by the same raunchiness and underage substance use that plagued its predecessor.

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On the Radar: Dad Jokes, Underconsumption Core, and Brat Vs. Demure

Can cracking jokes make you a better parent? Why are teens obsessed with “underconsumption”? Why are kids saying “Very Demure”?

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Greedy People

Greedy People poses as a dark comedy. But it’s far less comedy and far more dark than you might expect.

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What Do Parents Need to Know About Tonies?

Tonies and the Toniebox solve the screentime issue. But there are some other concerns for parents to consider.

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The Garfield Movie

The Garfield Movie is a fun, new take on the orange tabby, but one with a few subtle nods to the progressive social mores of our day.

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Oddity

Oddity is rooted in the occult and chock-full of violent deaths. And that’s just the beginning of this unnerving horror movie’s issues.

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On the Radar: Poor Influencers, ‘Moon Face’ and Toddler Tablet Tantrums

How much do social media influencers actually make? Why are teens obsessing over “moon face”? And how are tablets contributing to tantrums?

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The Union

Netflix’s The Union puts a fun spin on the spy thriller genre. But the film’s problems undercut its mission for families.

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