What does FX and Hulu’s docuseries ‘Social Studies’ reveal about our kids? And what do parents need to know about Netflix’s ‘Mary’?
‘Social Studies,’ a docuseries by Lauren Greenfield streaming on Hulu, explores the lives of teens who have never lived in a world without social media.
This week’s top box office earners were practically identical to last week’s. But beyond the top five, things get unpredictable.
Knowing how your teen communicates via text may help you connect with them better. The TikTok ban was upheld by a federal appeals court. And ‘brain rot’ is Oxford’s Word of the Year.
This year was on the thin side in terms of albums or tracks that might be worthy of your attention, but here are our top music picks for 2024.
LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 263 What’re the hottest gifts this Christmas season? Just ask social media’s biggest stars, and they’ll tell you.
AI image generators are powerful tools, and it’s important for parents to know if (and how) their children are using them.
Moana 2 feasted on Thanksgiving receipts to the tune of $221 million over the five-day extended holiday weekend.
Two-thirds of social media influencers don’t fact check before posting. Teens with self-harm behaviors are more heavily influenced by social media posts about the topic. What is the “pink tote lid” trend?
Looking for some book suggestions for that young reader in your family? Plugged In has some suggestions across different ages and genres.
Good media discernment is about guarding our eyes and hearts before we watch or listen. And it’s also about grappling with the entertainment we do see or hear. That’s why the Plugged In Blog is devoted to guarding, discussing and grappling. About Plugged In >>
