Episodes

Social media can impact kids in a number of negative ways.Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/whats-wrong-with-instagram-filters/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Read Plugged In’s guide to setting up Hulu’s parental controls.Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/getting-started-with-parental-controls-hulu/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Families—even families already familiar with the MCU—still might want to pause before grabbing this ring.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/shang-chi-and-the-legend-of-the-ten-rings-2021/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Disney’s latest animated musical revolves around an enchanted house and a family with magical abilities—except for a girl named Mirabel who doesn’t receive a magical talent. The result is a surprisingly resonant story about family, identity and acceptance.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/encanto-2021/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

In the new animated show "Aquaman: King of Atlantis", DC’s underwater icon has second thoughts claiming the throne.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/aquaman-king-of-atlantis/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Have you ever considered that parental controls are only as good as the conversations that go along with them?Read the Plugged In guide: https://www.pluggedin.com/tech-guide/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

7-year-old Nastya (along with her parents) creates videos where she plays, learns, sings, explores and shares her life experiences.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/like-nastya/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

A beloved children’s book cartoon character makes his jump to the big screen in "Clifford the Big Red Dog".Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/clifford-the-big-red-dog-2021/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The latest "Ghostbusters" sequel includes some surprisingly sweet family themes. But those redemptive moments are gift-wrapped into a paranormal tale filled with all kinds of problematic spiritual stuff.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/ghostbusters-afterlife-2021/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The Da Vinci Code’s Robert Langdon is tracking down clues again, and bashing religion along the way.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/lost-symbol/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

The Guardians of the Galaxy have always been fun and messy. Fittingly, so is this game.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/marvels-guardians-of-the-galaxy/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Guess what? Facebook isn’t as much of a friend as you thought.Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/latest-bombshell-proves-that-social-media-is-not-our-friend/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

You could argue that the Jungle Cruise, the ride, is timeless. The movie? Not so much.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/jungle-cruise-2021/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

If you’ve been thinking it’s time for a "Home Alone" reboot, Hollywood’s one step ahead. And this relaunch of the now-familiar story of a boy left behind to ward off home invaders is both nicer and meaner than the original.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/home-sweet-home-alone-2021/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

What happens when Star Wars meets anime? "Star Wars: Visions" is the answer to that question.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/star-wars-visions/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Escape rooms and … Muppets? What kind of VR game is "Floor Plan 2"?Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/floor-plan-2/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

It’s a messy story, no doubt. But it’s done in service to a fascinating, and ultimately inspiring, tale.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/respect-2021/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Marvel’s latest superhero flick, "Eternals", offers a sweeping, syncretistic creation story that’s full of bargain-bin gods but no divinity or transcendence.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/eternals-2021/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Apple TV+’s take on Isaac Asimov's classic sci-fi series takes some unwanted liberties with the source material.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/foundation/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Is it time for Mom and Dad to consider how much time they’re spending on their screens?Read the Plugged In article: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/when-facebook-went-out-did-you/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

While some videos will be way too advanced for little kids, many offer interesting, solid content for older explorers.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/smartereveryday/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

These animated pups are cute, courteous, and courageous—and so is this film.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/paw-patrol-the-movie-2021/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

In the animated movie "Ron’s Gone Wrong", middle schooler Barney Pudowksi’s new robot—whom he names Ron—goes a bit crazy. Hijinks ensue in a kids movie with lessons about technology and social media … and some toilet humor, of course.Read the Plugged In Review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/rons-gone-wrong/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

This is truly a family show that feels both real and aspirational.Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/wonder-years/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/