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AI Girlfriends (And Other Things)
The first thing we should ask in a blog that’s predominantly about AI girlfriends is, well, are they really a thing?
The Theology Of … Pokémon
This serves as a helpful primer for parents looking to understand the spirituality presented in Pokémon.
Movie Monday: ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ Can’t Scare Off ‘Argylle’
Super Bowl weekend is traditionally one of the slowest cinematic weekends of the year. But the weekend seemed particularly sluggish in 2024.
On the Radar: ‘Legging Legs,’ AI Creativity, and the Connection Between Asthma and Cannabis Use
What are ‘legging legs’? How is AI affecting creativity in children? What is the connection between marijuana use and asthma?
Plugged In Movie Awards: Best Movies for Adults (2024)
It’s time for the Plugged In Movie Awards! This week, our nominees for Best Movie for Adults.
The Plugged In Show, Episode 220: Navigating Children’s Television Landmines
No amount of parental controls can filter out worldview issues or alternative lifestyles from kids’ shows. So what’s a parent to do?
Retiring YouTubers Expose a Problem—and the Solution
With so many YouTubers expressing why they’re pursuing some form of retirement, hopefully kids who dream of YouTube glory will consider the cost that comes with the gig.
Parental Controls: Peacock
We’re kicking off 2024 with this parental controls tutorial for Peacock, the home of The Office, Monk, Ted, Genie and more.
Movie Monday: ‘Argylle’ Wins, But Not in a Good Way
Argylle took home $18 million to win the box office this weekend. But since the film took $200 million to make, that’s not saying much.
On the Radar: Sephora Babies, Gamer Hearing Loss and Birthday Cake Burning
What’s a Sephora Baby? Why are people burning birthday cakes on social media? And how are video games contributing to hearing loss?
Plugged In Parent’s Guide to Today’s Technology
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