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.
Why are 11-year-olds on dating apps? How much caffeine is too much for teens? And why did my teen ask if I had a Walkman?
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish is mostly cute, animated fun but might keep some families at bay until their kiddos are old enough to discern fantasy from reality.
Chaos Theory isn’t nearly as violent as the live-action movies—but it has some issues that still might bite families.
What TikTok alternatives are teens seeking as a potential ban looms? What is therapy-speak? And is it helpful or harmful?
Take Gossip Girl, set it in 1813 England, add in a few f-words, partial nudity, and gratuitous sex scenes, you’d get Bridgerton.
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.
Why is everyone saying, “May the Fourth be with you?” Why is Justin Timberlake flooding my May feed? And what is OnlyFans?
Talent and intrigue ultimately can’t cloak the truth about this vulgar, crass and graphic drama on Netflix.
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?
