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).

black-ish

There’s good and bad in this ABC sitcom, but it’s not always black and white.

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The Magic School Bus Rides Again: The Frizz Connection

Ms. Frizz’s students learn a lot riding the Magic School Bus. And your kids will too during this fun, wholesome, educational escapade.

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Two young girls laugh together.

When We Last Spoke

This heartwarming, Hallmark-esque tale of love and faithfulness, loss and forgiveness is one most families can enjoy.

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A young woman looks sideways thoughtfully while having coffee with a guy.

I Hope

The biggest hit from this American Idol alumni imagines how great it would feel to watch a cheating ex have his heart broken.

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Ariana Grande as president walking down a hall in the White House with her retinue.

Positions

If you’re wondering if this song’s title is alluding to something suggestive, let me spoil the suspense: It is.

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YouTuber Bethany Mota answers viewer questions.

Bethany Mota

This 24-year-old comedic vlogger promotes positivity and makes videos about fashion, beauty and cooking, though sexual innuendo and occasional profanity undermine that upbeat vibe.

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We see a guy holding a huge fish in a river before releasing it.

Brave Wilderness

Videos teach kids about different animals, often going to extreme measures to get an up-close and personal experience.

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Blippi (a nature YouTuber) looks at a grasshopper.

Blippi

Blippi is a kid-centered YouTube learning channel that focuses on fun, educational videos from a child’s perspective.

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YouTube pic of Logan Paul buying a Pokemon card.

Logan Paul

Famous YouTuber Logan Paul’s videos can be both inspiring and deeply problematic.

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A man and a woman in love go for a walk.

Rebecca

If you’ve seen the Netflix trailer for Rebecca and thought that this looks like a straight-up horror film, you might be surprised.

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Justin Bieber watches a young actor portray him on a big stage.

Lonely

Justin’s joined by benny blanco on this heartfelt, vulnerable and occasionally profane track about growing up famous.

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Swamp Thing

A few nice elements are not bright enough to illuminate the problematic issues within these muddied waters.

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A young man and woman touch faces in an affectionate embrace.

2 Hearts

Minor missteps mar 2 Hearts’ otherwise heartfelt themes about not taking even a single day for granted.

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Connecting …

While the characters here are connecting on the screen, that doesn’t mean your family should be connecting with them.

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The Right Stuff

While this might be good for some, it certainly won’t be right for all.

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