Episodes

Buster Moon and his singing animal friends return to take their shot at the big time. Lessons about friendship and determination abound, though a few songs here might raise parents’ eyebrows a bit. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/sing-2-2021/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Designed with kids in mind, this animated "Star Trek" show might have some parents over the moon. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/star-trek-prodigy/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

This fresh-faced teen influencer grew up onscreen. But Jules LeBlanc’s recent social media trajectory offers cause for concern. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/youtube-reviews/jules-leblanc/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Based on the popular novel by Max Lucado, this film stands in sharp contrast to the shallow, Santa-saturated sentimentality that surrounds it. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/christmas-candle/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

"No Time to Die" reminds us that even a more heartfelt and earnest take on James Bond still comes with perils and pitfalls. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/no-time-to-die-2021/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

When Peter Parker’s secret identity is leaked, it makes his life awfully difficult. But when he asks Doctor Strange to make everyone in the world forget who he is, things get even more complicated. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/spider-man-no-way-home-2021/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Underworld gods, violence and magic all make this creative cartoon feel dark and disturbing. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/maya-and-the-three/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Are these Pokémon games OK for your kids? Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/pokemon-brilliant-diamond-and-pokemon-shining-pearl/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

You definitely can’t say that "Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl" is in a splash-n-bash league of its own. But there’s a lot here for platform fighter fans to dive into. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/game-reviews/nickelodeon-all-star-brawl/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

"The Mitchells vs. the Machines" is fun, sweet and smart. It strays just a bit—but for some, that’ll be enough to steer clear. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/mitchells-vs-the-machines-2021/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Director Steven Spielberg adored "West Side Story" as a child. Now, he’s remade the classic musical 60 years later—an effort that’s both true to the original, and which has a bit more content than the 1961 version. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/west-side-story-2021/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Language and sexual content are, so far, surprisingly mild in this reboot of 4400. But this futuristic reboot comes with a past. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/4400-2/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Science has begun to show a link between social media and depression among adults. Read the Plugged In blog: https://www.pluggedin.com/blog/social-media-use-linked-to-depression-in-adults/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

A young orphan accidentally bonds with a magical beast from a dreaded place called the Woods. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/wilderlore-the-accidental-apprentice/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Ron’s Gone Wrong doesn’t quite know how to follow through on the wrongs it gets right. 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/

If you’re a fan of the crowdfunded series "The Chosen", this feature-length Christmas special—now in theaters via Fathom Events—may be one of the best gifts you’ll unwrap this year. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/movie-reviews/christmas-with-the-chosen-the-messengers-2021/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Laura Numeroff’s beloved children’s book series graduates to the kid-friendly cartoon zone on Amazon Prime. Read the Plugged In review: https://www.pluggedin.com/tv-reviews/if-you-give-a-mouse-a-cookie/ If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

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/