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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...