What TikTok alternatives are teens seeking as a potential ban looms? What is therapy-speak? And is it helpful or harmful?
YouTube just might be the most influential form of media your children engage with. It’s up to parents to help them navigate it.
Some rock groups that have rocked the charts in years and decades past continue to pump out thoughtful, intelligent music that still … rocks.
Why turn a teen-targeted book into an R-rated movie? And do ratings even matter anymore?
Many people proclaim social media is the best thing for young people since, well, anything. But others say social media use comes with a number of problems.
If you’re a rap fan looking for Christian alternatives that can compete with mainstream sounds, this song is worth checking out.
We talk about Billie Eilish’s changing image, why it matters for teens and how her personal philosophy of self-fulfillment is actually not so different.
No filter or parental control will be foolproof, especially on a sprawling platform like YouTube. But this still might be an improvement.
Normally, this category is chock full of big sci-fi blockbusters and superhero movies. But as we know, this year was a little different
It’s not like the Bible says, “Thou shalt not steal, unless it feels like it’s not hurting anybody too much and you’ve got a snappy broadband connection.”
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 >>
