Estimated reading time: 11 minutes What if I told you that social media has made it possible to die with more memories of other people’s kids than of your own? Before I make a solid case for this unsettling reality, I’ll explore the mental and spiritual ramifications that comparison and endless scrolling can have on …
Technology & Internet
This month: how to stop your child from using AI to cheat, why dumb phones might be a smart screen-time solution, and a list of tween and teen slang
Here’s how monitoring software can help keep your children safe online.
What is a worldview and how does it impact how we view our family and our consumption of entertainment? Discover how you can find meaning through building a strong foundation and worldview upon the Christian faith.
The following excerpt is from “Parenting Gen Z: Guiding Your Child Through a Hostile Culture”
Our kids’ mental health has nearly been narrowed down to two words: Likes and Followers. Learn how to approach habits for your kids and phones.
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” James 1:5
Each month, Plugged In publishes a blog with the latest technology and social media trends.
Have you ever wondered if your baby is addicted to screens?
Learning about sexting involving your teenager can seem frightening and overwhelming. Read more to discover some of the dangers surrounding sexting, relevant terminology, and repercussions. Finally, read our advice and guidance on how to appropriately and lovingly discuss this topic with your teenager.
With a simple text, you can comfort someone and pass along powerful encouragement, just as the apostle Paul did in his letters.
The Bible is full of passages to help us navigate the culture. How can you help your children think biblically about topics like entertainment?
There’s a lot of peer pressure to have a phone as young eight years old. Before you buy you buy your child a phone this year, here’s some thoughts to consider.
Talking to your daughter through the years about her worth, identity, and beauty requires your consistent compassion and investment. Learn more about how to maintain these conversations throughout each age and stage of her life.
Today’s entertainment is far reaching and has slowly desensitized us to sex and violence. Learn how to make wise decisions about the movies, music and shows you take in!
Screen addiction is a rising concern affecting kids and adults. Excessive screen time harms health and social interactions. Recognizing signs and taking action can restore balance in your home.
Knowing how to approach phone time for your kids can be tricky. So here are some strategies for how to create a healthy environment for your kids.
Exposing your infant to screens too early disrupts their growing ability to read and interpret faces – a key element to their developing social skills.
Parents, I hate to tell you this. But in some ways, social media AI might know your kids better than you do.
This Disney mom has had enough.
