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.
Kids are short-circuiting Chromebooks for internet fame. What is the obsession with the “Jesus Glow”? And why is Common Sense Media recommending age restrictions on AI companions?
What does “six seven” mean? You might regret jumping on the AI-generated action-figure trend. Which skincare trends should teens be avoiding?
A comedian tries to give real folks a chance to practice real scenarios in a fake environment. Too bad the show is really foul.
Ah, unicorns, those beloved fantasy friends. Yeah, well, not here. In ‘Death of a Unicorn,’ foolish humans learn why you never want to meet an angry unicorn.
Perhaps adults watching could discuss The Friend’s themes. But I’d also argue that you don’t necessarily need to watch this tearjerker to have a meaningful conversation about the significant themes this story addresses.
Influencers Increasing Shark Attacks What? Scientists have noted an increase in shark attacks recently. And social media influencers are a likely cause. These “fin-fluencers,” as they’re sometimes called, post pictures and videos of themselves petting …
Teens are trashing theaters during screenings of ‘A Minecraft Movie.’ Grok’s new AI personalities pose dangers to teens. Parents should beware “divine feminine energy.”
Netflix’s Ransom Canyon isn’t a safe bet for families to gather ‘round the TV to watch.
Dystopian dramas are often read/watched because they provide an escape. But what do we do when they induce anxiety and fear instead?
Is Zepeto a safe app? How does the “half-swipe” affect teenage Snapchat users? Will ads make BeReal like every other social media platform?
