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.

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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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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3 Body Problem

3 Body Problem is an intriguing entry into the sci-fi genre. But its own problems push it out of bounds for most families.

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Movie Monday: ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Holds ‘Dune: Part Two’ in a Headlock

Kung Fu Panda 4 flexed its muscles and kept Dune: Part Two in check this weekend, taking the box office win with an estimated $30 million.

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On the Radar: Teens Feel ‘Happy’ Without Phones, the Impending TikTok Ban, and ‘Cop-Baiting’

Teens realize that their phones are stressing them out. A TikTok ban in the U.S. is pending. What is “cop-baiting?” And why should we care?

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AI Influencers Bode Ill for Self-Esteem

Magazines and social media have caused a decline in self-esteem. But how will new AI “influencers” impact youth today?

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Animal Control

Animal Control is yet another recycled comedy about public servants who can’t seem to do anything right.

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