Emily studied film and writing when she was in college. And when she isn’t being way too competitive while playing board games, she enjoys food, sleep, and geeking out with her husband indulging in their “nerdoms,” which is the collective fan cultures of everything they love, such as Star Wars, Star Trek, Stargate and Lord of the Rings.
BePresent promises to help users get control of their screentime habits. We reviewed the app to see how it works.
‘Maul – Shadow Lord’ is darker than previous animated Star Wars fare. It’s still clean, but it may be best suited for older viewers.
Sensual sex scenes, foul language, domestic abuse and a graphic miscarriage scene doom this adaptation of Emily Brontë’s ‘Wuthering Heights.’
Meta and YouTube lost a landmark social media case. What is the “auramaxxing” trend? How are sugary drinks increasing anxiety?
Daniel Roher’s ‘The AI Doc’ reminds us that we aren’t in control. But really, neither is artificial intelligence.
Sleeping in on weekends can protect mental health. “Slot machine apps” drive us to our phones in addictive ways. Kids are phone-shaming their parents over screentime habits.
‘Tafiti’ teaches important lessons about friendship and prejudice through the shared adventure of a meerkat and bush pig.
What are the “boy kibble” and “girl dinner” trends on social media? Why did Pixar ax the original plot of ‘Elio?’ A jury deliberates whether social media giants should be held accountable for harms to teens.
This show has become a sensation on Netflix—and it’s cleaner than some. But before you walk into this small town, know that not everything is fit for families.
You voted. We debated. And now they’re here: the winners of the 2026 Plugged In Movie Awards!
How to talk to your teens about war. Eating disorders in teen boys on the rise. ChatGPT’s “adult mode” is delayed, but parents should prep now.
Teens are turning to AI for emotional support. Why are anti-aging peptides trending on social media? Instagram plans to alert parents for suicidal risks in teens.
