Summer Reading List. Last updated: May 27, 2025 by Frannie Ucciferri With no homework or school to worry about, summer can be the perfect time for kids and teens to crack open a great book.

Thriller Books for Teens. Last updated: June 20, 2025 by Common Sense Media There's nothing like a book you just can't put down. These suspenseful, thrilling stories for young adults will grab your ...

Best Book Series for Tweens. Last updated: April 8, 2025 by Common Sense Media One of the easiest ways to get kids hooked on reading is to get them into a great book series. All it takes is a ...

Coming-of-Age Movies. Last updated: January 30, 2025 by Common Sense Media The coming-of-age story is a timeless genre -- often poignant, usually powerful, and sometimes funny -- and movies with this ...

From hilarious headlines to pretend pundits, satire is a huge force in both news and entertainment. Sometimes, it's way too easy to mistake satire for fake news, which can leave kids (and parents) ...

Best Sitcoms for Your Next Family Binge-Watch. Last updated: April 30, 2025 by Sierra Filucci Many TV fans love sitcoms because they're funny and relatable, but sometimes they're not appropriate for ...

Great Podcasts to Listen to as a Family. Last updated: January 25, 2024 by Eliza Panike Need a good listen for your kids that you can appreciate, too? Look no further: We've rounded up our favorite ...

Books for Teens. Last updated: February 19, 2025 by Common Sense Media Whether your teen is into dystopian novels, high school drama, fantasy, thrillers, romance, or just plain great stories, the ...

Best Father-Daughter Movies. Last updated: May 28, 2025 by Common Sense Media Celebrate Father's Day or plan a dad-daughter movie night featuring one of these films, all of which feature a memorable ...

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Parents need to know that Abbott Elementary is creator/writer/star Quinta Brunson's mockumentary-style comedy series that takes place in an underfunded Philadelphia elementary school. The humor is ...

Parents need to know that Children of Men is a dystopian drama based on the same-named novel by P.D. James. It has intense violence, including a car chase, battle scenes with gunfire and shelling ...