Contributor: Kristin Smith

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Kristin Smith joined the Plugged In team in 2017. Formerly a Spanish and English teacher, Kristin loves reading literature and eating authentic Mexican tacos. She and her husband, Eddy, love raising their children Judah and Selah. Kristin also has a deep affection for coffee, music, her dog (Cali) and cat (Aslan).

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I Heart Arlo

“I Heart Arlo” covers topics such as friendship, love, acceptance and understanding. Yet, each episode is carefully woven into a larger storyline that aims to teach children about various sexual identifies, along with other subjects that often feel far too mature for a young audience.

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He’s All That

He’s All That isn’t problem-free. But it definitely delivers some important cautionary messages about the perils of social media.

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Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen.

Although the title of this song may suggest compromise, it’s mostly about men sharing their hearts and gratitude.

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Mickey Mouse Funhouse

This show centers on a fun, imaginative world (or, rather, fun, imaginative worlds) that kids would surely want to visit.

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Sweet Girl

The vast majority of this film wallows in unnecessary violence, a handful of profanity and a storyline that doesn’t quite come together.

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TheOdd1sOut

James Rallison’s popular channel, TheOdd1sOut, admirably avoids profanity but sometimes takes a melancholy turn, too.

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Stay

The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber profanely sing about an unhealthy relationship where real change is always out of reach.

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Shaman King

Despite a well-meaning hero, Netflix anime story is a spiritually dark one.

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Emma Chamberlain

This 20-year-old’s self-deprecating humor, raw editing style and down-to-earth personality have made her one of the most successful young YouTubers out there.

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I See You

Chris Tomlin and Brandon Lake team up to remind listeners that God is faithful and that we are right to trust Him.

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Plugged In Pick, YouTube Channel: MattyBRaps

The channel isn’t perfect, but MattyBRaps sets himself and his music apart by creating songs without profanity.

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The Kissing Booth 3

This movie’s occasional sweetness is once again undermined by its permissive assumptions about teen relationships and sex.

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Spidey and His Amazing Friends

By the end of Spidey and His Amazing Friends, everyone always learns a valuable lesson … even the bad guys.

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Chip ‘N’ Dale: Park Life

Chip and Dale are back and living out their crazy adventures and pranks in the city.

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Resort to Love

This light-hearted, Hallmark-esque flick features light language and sexual content, but really focuses on working through heartbreak.

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