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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.

On the Radar: Wanting ‘Nachos,’ Screens and Nearsightedness and What Teens Don’t Want in Video Games

What does it mean to “want someone’s nachos?” The link between screen use and becoming nearsighted. And developers learn that teens don’t care about sex or romance in video games.

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Ben-Hur

This classic story set in the time of Christ starring Charlton Heston wowed in 1959, winning 11 Oscars. And its spiritual themes still resonate 66 years later.

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On the Radar: The ‘Blackout Challenge,’ Terrible Teen Habits and Teenage Deepfake Victims

Parents Worldwide Sue TikTok for Fatal ‘Blackout Challenge’ What? The “blackout challenge” (also known as the “choking game/challenge,” the “fainting game” and “Space Monkeys”) involves participants intentionally asphyxiating themselves until they pass …

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Plankton: The Movie

Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob franchise hasn’t gotten less annoying with age. But you might be surprised at the unexpectedly strong pro-marriage message this film delivers.

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Hot Wheels Let’s Race

Hot Wheels Let’s Race emphasizes teamwork, kindness and mind-blowing races for the little thrill seekers in your family.

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County Rescue

Great American Pure Flix’s medical show brims with the relational drama this genre is known for, while avoiding tawdry and suggestive storylines and content.

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On the Radar: ‘Door Knock Challenge,’ NarcTok and New Apple Parental Control Features

What are the dangers of the viral ‘Door Knock Challenge?’ Are your teens being influenced by NarcTok on TikTok? What do Apple’s latest parental control features offer?

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The 2025 Plugged In Movie Awards: Who Won the Pluggies?

We debated. You voted. And now, you can find out who won the 2025 Plugged In Movie Awards!

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Running Point

Running Point sort of gives off Ted Lasso vibes, with just as many problems. But this basketball-themed comedy won’t score with families.

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On the Radar: Fine Motor Skills, ‘Chuzz’ and the ‘Nocebo Effect’

Screens are affecting kids’ developing fine motor skills. “Chuzz” is yet another way to insult women and teen girls online. Has your teen fallen victim to the “nocebo effect?”

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Win or Lose

Win or Lose is far from a home run. Will it round the bases and slide into your home? It’ll be up to you to say whether this lands fair … or foul.

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Brave the Dark

Brave the Dark has some great messages about being the light in the world. But hard content certainly warrants a note a caution to families.

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On the Radar: Let Them, Grandma Hobbies and New Instagram Comments Features

Should teens follow the “let them” mindset? What are “grandma hobbies”? What do parents need to know about Instagram’s new comments features?

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Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Christian Movies (2025)

The Plugged In Movie Awards are back. This week, our nominations for Best Christian Movies!

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Dead Sea Squirrels

Some 2,000-year-old squirrels offer some great lessons about both the Bible and life in this clever new Minno series.

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