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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.

Bluey

Other than an occasional eyeroll or some mild toilet humor, Bluey is light and clean.

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Franklin

Apple TV+’s Franklin takes a look at one of our most interesting Founding Fathers—and it’s in no way appropriate for the classroom.

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On the Radar: The Correlation Between Sleep and Exercise, Meta Responds to Sextortionists, and What Is ‘Oatzempic’?

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.

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Fallout

A faithful rendition of the popular videogame, Prime Video’s Fallout is also just as bloody and problematic, too.

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The Greatest Hits

While it has a compelling spin and some nice messages, this movie won’t be music to most families’ collective ears.

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On the Radar: Gamer’s Neck, Fitfluencers and Delta-8

What is “nerd neck” and how do you fix it? Are “fitfluencers” a bad influence? Why are teenagers using delta-8 THC?

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A Gentleman in Moscow

Essentially, A Gentleman in Moscow is about what you’d expect from other period dramas. However, that doesn’t mean it gets a perfect score.

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Música

Audiences willing to navigate the Música’s murkier waters will find a heartfelt and artistic story about a young man with synesthesia.

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The Wingfeather Saga

Though perhaps too intense for the youngest of viewers, Angel Studios’ Wingfeather Saga offers a strong story beautifully told.

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On the Radar: Temu, ‘Deinfluencing’ and Lemon8

Is Temu a scam? What is “deinfluencing”? Why are TikTokers obsessing over Lemon8?

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Tech Trends Has Moved!

Tech Trends isn’t gone! It’s just moved to Focus on the Family’s Parenting page!

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Davey & Jonesie’s Locker

This latest original series from Hulu is silly and quirky in a lot of ways, but parents should exercise some caution before letting tweens or teens turn it on.

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Shirley

Shirley tells the story of Shirley Chisholm, a pioneering Black politician who battled prejudice in the years following the Civil Rights Movement.

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Movie Monday: ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ Freezes the Competition

It’s decided: Po and Paul couldn’t hold a candle to Frozen Empire—they just didn’t have the chops.

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On the Radar: ‘Money Dysmorphia’, Depression in Teen Boys and the ‘Drunk Elephant’ Trend

What is money dysmorphia? Are teen boys less depressed than teen girls? Why is my 8-year-old obsessed with Drunk Elephant skincare?

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