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 ...

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 ...

Movies That Defy Gender Stereotypes. Last updated: June 10, 2025 by Betsy Bozdech Princesses and superheroes are great, and kids -- no matter their gender! -- love them. But child development experts ...

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 ...

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.

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!) ...

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 ...

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 Black Panther is the first film in the Marvel cinematic universe to center on a superhero of color: African prince-turned-king T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman), aka the Black ...

Parents need to know that The Martian is a sci-fi space thriller based on Andy Weir's best-selling novel, a popular book among both adult and teen readers. Matt Damon stars as Mark Watney, a NASA ...