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).

Want to Get Your Kids Off Screens This Summer? Try Some Audio Options.

If you’re looking for something to stimulate your kids minds while balancing screen time, why don’t you try these audiobook and audio drama options?

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Portrait pose of country singer Thomas Rhett sitting in a dark room.

To the Guys That Date My Girls

Thomas Rhett’s latest is full of love and wisdom as he offers advice to would-be suitors of his daughters.

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James Charles YouTube channel

James Charles

This popular beauty and makeup influencer’s channel mixes affirmation with problematic content and LGBTQ themes.

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Father cradling his daughter in her crib in Fatherhood

Fatherhood

Those who see Fatherhood will find a positive, redemptive message about the beauty, joy and pain of parenthood.

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kids in superhero costumes

Danger Force

You’d think that Swellview would be … swell. And it can be. But this Nick show threatens both hero and viewer.

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Plugged In Picks, YouTube Channel: Bible Project

For those who love the Bible but would love for someone to bring a little more context, perspective and, yes, fun to the text, the Bible Project delivers.

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Boy and dragon in Wish Dragon

Wish Dragon

Obviously, a bit of magic is on tap. But the real magic of this movie lies in its lessons.

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LaBrant Fam cowboy and cowgirl

The LaBrant Fam

A channel dedicated to the LaBrant family as they share their pranks, hobbies, fun-filled activities and pieces of their day-to-day lives.

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Fungus people in The Fungies

The Fungies!

Despite some decent lessons, the overall vibe of The Fungies! can feel a little moldy for young viewers.

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Needtobreathe Carrie Underwood I Wanna Remember music video

I Wanna Remember

Special moments fly by, and this song captures the way we all feel when we want to stay in a special moment forever.

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BTS Boy Band in Butter Music Video

Butter

The latest hit from this South Korean boy band is a summer earworm about a girl infatuated with an arrogant guy.

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Lucifer

Lucifer

Lucifer’s not such a bad guy. Or at least that’s what Netflix would like you to believe.

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Picture of singer Olivia Rodrigo singing into a mirror, where we see the reflected image of her angry face.

Good 4 u

This song vents Olivia Rodrigo’s bitterness, sarcasm and profanity as she deals with the ugly aftermath of a breakup.

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An animated dog floats on a purple air mattress in a pool.

Dog Gone Trouble

This doggie flick has some sweet lessons to offer on bravery, acceptance and stepping out of one’s comfort zone.

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Women at fashion event in The Bold Type

The Bold Type

It’s a little like a lighter version of Sex in the City. But lighter doesn’t necessarily mean better.

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