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 ...

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 ...

Picture Books with Truly Amazing Illustrations. Last updated: June 20, 2025 by Common Sense Media In picture books, the art is only half the story -- but what a half! Eye-catching illustrations draw ...

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, ...

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.

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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 ...

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 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 ...

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 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 ...

Hollywood ha hecho algunos progresos hacia la diversidad en el cine, pero no es suficiente. Afortunadamente, hay películas con modelos negros inspiradores que influyen positivamente en la idea que las ...