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 ...

Musicals for Kids. Last updated: May 14, 2025 by Common Sense Media Ready for your kids to start belting out something besides "Let It Go" and "For the First Time in Forever"? Show them there's a ...

The rapid changes that affect kids' bodies and minds can be confusing, if not scary. And talking about their feelings can be hard, so it can help them to use outside resources. These thoughtful sites ...

Best Animal TV Shows for Kids. Last updated: May 14, 2025 by Common Sense Media Kids love animals -- and they love TV shows about (or starring!) animals almost as much. Whether your kid likes animated ...

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 ...

Parents need to know that Love Island USA is an adaptation of a popular British reality dating competition. There's lots of drinking, sex talk, and closeups of passionate kissing, as well as some ...

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) ...

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 ...

Parents need to know that this based-on-a-true story drama about a brutal 1970s gangster isn't for kids. He commits extremely violent acts, which are depicted explicitly (often with guns) and ...

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 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 ...

Just about everything is a little off-kilter in this quirky story about a wildly dysfunctional family. THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS takes place in a whacked-out fantasy version of Baltimore, where hotels ...