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Best Books for First-Graders Last updated: July 18, 2025 Whether you're looking for books your early readers can devour on their own or fun read-aloud stories, you'll find a great mix of classics and ...

Movement Apps, Games, and Websites Last updated: July 17, 2025 As a parent, it's important to balance screen use and physical activity to keep kids healthy. For those times when you can't be outside, ...

Movies That Inspire Empathy Last updated: July 17, 2025 Empathy is one of the character strengths and life skills most essential to kids' overall growth and success, especially living in such an ...

Romance Movies Last updated: July 17, 2025 From tween faves to timeless tales of devotion, these flicks with a romantic streak will leave viewers of all ages swooning. This list has everything from ...

Faith-Based Movies Last updated: July 17, 2025 Not all movies about faith come straight out of the pages of the Bible -- but they do share a foundation in positive messages and traditional values.

Best '80s Movies Last updated: July 17, 2025 A lot of people associate the 1980s with John Hughes movies and high school hijinks, but many other great films came out of the decade, too. From ...

Movies That Promote Humility Last updated: July 13, 2025 by Common Sense Media Humility can be a tough character strength to model, but it's essential to kids' growth and success. From classic ...

Podcasts and Audio Apps for Kids Last updated: July 17, 2025 A million podcasts about every conceivable topic are out there for parents, but more and more audio apps are being made for kids. From ...

Common Sense Media editors help you choose Best Books of the Last 15 Years. These 15 beloved books helped raise a generation of readers.

TV That Inspires Integrity Last updated: July 13, 2025 by Common Sense Media Kids can learn a lot from watching TV shows that emphasize integrity: the importance of being honest and trustworthy, how ...

A new type of relationship is emerging in teens' lives—one that feels like connection but is powered by code. Our new research reveals that nearly three in four teens have used AI companions, and half ...