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Movie Tuesday: ‘Furiosa’ Tops ‘Garfield’
While Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga did ultimately top The Garfield Movie over the long Memorial Day weekend, Garfield held its own.
Parental Controls: YouTube
YouTube, YouTube Kids, YouTube Music and … supervised accounts? Plugged In covers it all in this tutorial about parental controls.
On the Radar: Tweens and Dating Apps, Teenage Caffeine Use, and the Cassette Tape Trend
Why are 11-year-olds on dating apps? How much caffeine is too much for teens? And why did my teen ask if I had a Walkman?
Episode 235: Is Taylor Swift’s New Album Taylor-Made for Trouble? Plus, We Look at ‘Sight.’
Why is Taylor Swift so popular? And what do families need to know about new Christian film Sight?
While the Mountains Crumble … We Keep Filming
Why are people filming chaotic events on their phones instead of stopping them from occuring?
Movie Monday: No Question: ‘IF’ Takes the Win
There wasn’t any question about ‘IF’ winning the weekend box office.But Ryan Reynolds’ latest still slightly underperformed.
On the Radar: TikTok Alternatives, Therapy-Speak, and How Social Media Breaks Impact Body Image
What TikTok alternatives are teens seeking as a potential ban looms? What is therapy-speak? And is it helpful or harmful?
Episode 234: Don’t Know How to Talk with Your Kids About Entertainment? We Can Help! Plus, Kid-Friendly Games.
Good conversation can help counterbalance the impact of bad entertainment. But that whole talking thing isn’t always easy.
Movie Monday: ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Takes Box Office Crown
Note to Hollywood: Looking for a surefire star to helm your latest would-be blockbuster? See if you can hire a CGI ape.
On the Radar: ‘Oil Pulling’, Popular Teens’ Sleep Habits and Mental Health Awareness Month
Is “oil pulling” safe? Do “cool kids” sleep worse? And tips on using Mental Health Awareness Month as a tech reset.
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