SiYP: Harder Being a Teen Today
October 2, 2024
A Pew Research study shows about two-thirds of US parents of teens say it’s harder being a teenager today.
If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Featured Offer
Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family: How to Navigate a Media-Saturated World--And Why We Should
How Do Christian Parents Keep Up with Their Children’s Screen Consumption? The expert media staff at Plugged In have compiled a must-read resource to help you understand the media your children consume. Years of researching and analyzing the latest media trends are compiled in Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family. Offering practical advice and strategies to help your children navigate the ever-changing landscape of pop culture, Becoming a Screen Savvy Family includes social media, music, streaming services, video games, movies, and more to help you dialogue with your children about the content that they are exposed to. The effects of technology and media consumption on children are far-reaching, impacting their mental health, sleep patterns, attention spans, and social skills. In Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family, you’ll learn - the effects on your children’s biology, behaviors, and beliefs; - traits of engaged parents, creating a game plan, and how to step in when needed; - how to screen those screens; and - practical strategies for limiting screen time and thinking critically about media. Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family will quickly become an essential tool to guide your family’s relationship with media and your child’s screen consumption.
Archives
Astro Bot represents the best of PlayStation while leaving the worst in another universe. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
October 1, 2024
Despicable Me 4 delivers more of what we’ve come to expect from this franchise: silly slapstick, some toilet humor and sweet family messages. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
September 30, 2024
The Wild Robot is a good story—one that may have you smiling as you blink away a tear or two. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
September 27, 2024
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power returns for its second season, full of characters and bloodshed alike. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
September 26, 2024
A 13-year-old from New York filed a class-action lawsuit against Meta over its addictive features. Make sure your kids don’t need to become plaintiffs, too. Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
September 25, 2024
Exploring a world, petting critters and cleaning up the environment are all part and parcel of this casual, animal-collecting game. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
September 24, 2024
‘Grave of the Fireflies’ is a war movie that’s equal parts beautiful and terrifying, hopeful and heartrending. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
September 23, 2024
There’s action, humor and, yep, even some heart in this latest Transformers pic. You could almost say it’s … more than meets the eye. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
September 20, 2024
Terminator Zero is more philosophical than its predecessors, but the content may cause you to terminate your viewing experience. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
September 19, 2024
It’s a vaping device, and a phone, kind of, and it’s only $20. Read the Plugged In Blog If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
September 18, 2024
See More Episodes
Listen to Plugged In Entertainment Reviews on
Amazon Echo
Learn How
Learn How
Featured Offer
Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family: How to Navigate a Media-Saturated World--And Why We Should
How Do Christian Parents Keep Up with Their Children’s Screen Consumption? The expert media staff at Plugged In have compiled a must-read resource to help you understand the media your children consume. Years of researching and analyzing the latest media trends are compiled in Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family. Offering practical advice and strategies to help your children navigate the ever-changing landscape of pop culture, Becoming a Screen Savvy Family includes social media, music, streaming services, video games, movies, and more to help you dialogue with your children about the content that they are exposed to. The effects of technology and media consumption on children are far-reaching, impacting their mental health, sleep patterns, attention spans, and social skills. In Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family, you’ll learn - the effects on your children’s biology, behaviors, and beliefs; - traits of engaged parents, creating a game plan, and how to step in when needed; - how to screen those screens; and - practical strategies for limiting screen time and thinking critically about media. Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family will quickly become an essential tool to guide your family’s relationship with media and your child’s screen consumption.