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.
Snapchat adds better screen-monitoring tools to its Family Center. What should parents know about Spotify’s group chats? A dangerous new TikTok trend involving microwaves is making the rounds.
Mixed in with ads encouraging viewers to buy more stuff and do more things, one Christian ad says we’ll find so much more in Jesus.
Don’t be fooled by the show’s teenage characters. Parents would be advised not to let their own teens be haunted by its content.
FX’s ‘The Beauty’ will certainly make its viewers think about beauty and vanity, but so many ghastly content concerns make this an ugly show.
Social media can be addictive. And when teens engage in those addictive behaviors, mental health problems follow: anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation. Because of that, several social media companies are being sued. Users claim that social media stol …
A new study shows how teen boys are exposed to gambling. Roblox’s age verification fails miserably. TikTok won’t get banned, but still sparks controversy.
Social media giants face juries to determine if algorithms or content posted is the culprit in declining mental health.
‘Tafiti’ teaches important lessons about friendship and prejudice through the shared adventure of a meerkat and bush pig.
‘Ella McCay’ is a clever political dramedy, but foul language and discussions about a married couple’s sex life make it a bit mature for most teens.
Zootopia 2 has references to some R-rated films, but it’s a largely navigable film with nice messages about helping others and celebrating differences.
Teens rate the things they value most. The pros and cons of #RichTok. What should parents know about ChatGPT Health?
All in all, Netflix’s ‘Finding Her Edge’ could use a bit more sharpening to hone its own edge.
Is it possible for teens to spend too little time on social media? YouTube makes it possible for parents to block YouTube Shorts on teen accounts. What do parents need to know about the Tea app?
Netflix’s ‘Seven Dials’ (and the Agatha Christie book it’s based on) is filled with peril and suspicion. And more death is coming.
