Kid-Safe Browsers and Search Sites. Last updated: September 8, 2022 by Common Sense Media Want to let your kid do some online research for homework and projects but you're worried (understandably!) ...

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 ...

From animated adventures to heartwarming classics that never get old, this list delivers screen time you'll actually want to share. These aren't just movies—they're memory-makers aiming to entertain ...

Best Movies of the Year: 2023. Last updated: August 13, 2024 by Common Sense Media A city populated by the elements of nature?Check. A journey involving a boy, his sister, and a magical elephant?Check ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Parents need to know that The Good Dinosaur-- Pixar's lush animated prehistoric saga that successfully melds Finding Nemo and E.T.-- has stunning visuals, moments of clever humor, strong messages ...