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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.

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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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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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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Cobra Kai

The Gen X-targeted nostalgia bait revisits Daniel and Johnny’s rivalry from The Karate Kid … 34 years later.

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On the Radar: School Bops; Teens and AI; and the Snapchat Filter Era Trend

If a song is called a “bop,” that’s a good thing. If your daughter is called one, it’s an insult. Many teens have been duped by AI. Why people are sharing old videos of their kids online.

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Kinda Pregnant

If you’ve seen one crass Amy Schumer flick, you’ve seen them all. ‘Kinda Pregnant’ is no different: It’s not a film you’ll want to waste two hours watching.

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Apple Cider Vinegar

Belle Gibson, like a great snake oil salesman, said that healthy eating could cure cancer. Clearly she was lying. But she may also have been deluded.

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