Episode 202: Helping Our Kids Deal With News-Induced Anxiety, plus A Look at Netflix's Barbie

Plugged In spends a lot of time talking about the influence of screens, mostly related to entertainment and “fictional” content. But real-world issues are often emphasized or exaggerated on the news...and that news is everywhere! The Plugged In team talks with Dr. Danny Huerta about how these stories contributing to our kids’ sense of anxiety. Adam Holz then speaks with Emily Tsiao about the new Netflix kids' show Barbie: A Touch of Magic.

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