Episodes
Feb. 9, 2022
Blog: The Metaverse
Ever wonder how the #Metaverse might impact your kids? Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/metaverse-say-what/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefa...
Feb. 8, 2022
Track Review: Surface Pressure (Encanto Soundtrack)
This pop-tune focuses on how important it is to realize that identity and self-worth shouldn’t be measured by performance. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/track-reviews/jessica-darrow-surface-pressure/ I...
Feb. 7, 2022
Movie Review: Encanto
Disney’s "Encanto" revolves around a magical family, even as it reminds us that family might be the most magical thing. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/encanto-2021/ If you've listened to a...
Feb. 4, 2022
Movie Review: Home Team
This family-oriented Netflix movie is one part true sports story, one part Kevin James comedy. It’s the story of New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton helping his son’s high school football team the year he was suspended from ...
Feb. 3, 2022
TV Review: Around the World in 80 Days
"Around the World in 80 Days" will remind viewers of other PBS shows like Downton Abbey. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/around-the-world-in-80-days/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts,...
Feb. 2, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: Astroneer
"Astroneer" offers a well-crafted explore-and-build adventure that’s very easy to, uh, launch into. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/astroneer/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, plea...
Feb. 1, 2022
Game Review: Timelie
This puzzle game throws in just enough danger, creativity and a desperate need for stealth to give it a singular feel. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/timelie/ If you've listened to any of o...
Jan. 31, 2022
Movie Review: Ghostbusters: Afterlife
This sequel to the classic ’80s comedy actioner is exactly what you’d expect—in both good ways and bad. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/ghostbusters-afterlife-2021/ If you've listened to an...
Jan. 28, 2022
Movie Review: The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild
The sixth entry in the family-friendly "Ice Age" franchise revolves around the possums Crash and Eddie, whose quest for independence lands them in the very dangerous Lost World once again—a realm where only the wily weasel Bu...
Jan. 27, 2022
TV Review: The Book of Boba Fett
"The Book of Boba Fett" marks another strong entry in the Star Wars television canon. But you still might find a stray sarlacc or two in the sands. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/the-book-of-...
Jan. 26, 2022
The Screen In Your Pocket: TikTok Trends
What do you do about TikTok and its many troubling trends? Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/of-algorithms-eating-disorders-and-social-media/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us ...
Jan. 25, 2022
Youtube Review: Genevieve’s Playhouse
"Genevieve’s Playhouse" consists of toddler Genevieve’s father behind the camera, promoting “toy based learning” as he plays with popular toys. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/genevieves-...
Jan. 24, 2022
Movie Review: Mass
"Mass" is in its own way more difficult to watch than a slasher flick. Here, bodies don’t bleed: souls do. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/mass-2021/ If you've listened to any of our podcas...
Jan. 21, 2022
Movie Review: The King’s Daughter
This fanciful fairy tale revolves around a king who longs to live forever, his courageous daughter, and a captured mermaid at the center of a story packed with a surprising amount of spiritual content. Read the Plugged In rev...
Jan. 20, 2022
TV Review: Centaurworld
Centaurworld is not a show for kids. And it’s also not a place you enter into lightly. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/centaurworld/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us y...
Jan. 19, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: TikTok and Eating Disorders
What do you do if social media is pushing your kids toward eating disorders? Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/of-algorithms-eating-disorders-and-social-media/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts,...
Jan. 18, 2022
Book Review: We Dream of Space
Three siblings face middle school and family problems as they learn about space and each other. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/we-dream-of-space/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, ...
Jan. 17, 2022
Movie Review: The Addams Family 2
While "The Addams Family 2" might not be a great movie, it does offer a couple of great messages. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/addams-family-2-2021/ If you've listened to any of our podc...
Jan. 14, 2022
Movie Review: Hotel Transylvania: Transformania
Dracula, Mavis and the whole "Hotel Transylvania" gang is back for round four in a story that once again mingles undead hijinks, toilet humor and some really nice family messages. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.plugg...
Jan. 13, 2022
TV Review: Hawkeye
When it comes to entertainment, Hawkeye hits the mark. But in other areas important to families, we fear the show may be just stringing us along. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/hawkeye/ If yo...
Jan. 12, 2022
The Screen in Your Pocket: Halo Infinite
Master Chief and Halo are back. Does their T-rating make them more family-room friendly? Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/halo-infinite/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give...
Jan. 11, 2022
Game Review: Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain
It’s a fun game that’ll give you a good time, and maybe offer just a bit of cerebral heft. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/big-brain-academy-brain-vs-brain/ If you've listened to any of our ...
Jan. 10, 2022
Movie Review: Dune
Canadian director Denis Villeneuve unleashes his all-star cast on Frank Herbert’s classic sci-fi epic, "Dune". Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/dune-2021/ If you've listened to any of our po...
Jan. 7, 2022
Movie Review: Back to the Outback
This gentle animated kids flick streaming on Netflix focuses on a group of animal friends united by the fact they that they all scare humans to death. So they head to Austrailia’s Outback together in search of a home where th...