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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 Action Movies. Last updated: May 27, 2025 by Common Sense Media Edge-of-your-seat action is one of the biggest thrills movies have to offer. If your kids, tweens, or teens are action aficionados, ...

Reference and Research Apps and Websites. Last updated: February 5, 2021 by Caroline Knorr Kids need help with their homework? Arm yourself with helpful places for them to go online for a deeper ...

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) ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...