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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 ...
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Common Sense Media editors help you choose Movies That Teach Kids About Climate Change. These flicks can help kids understand the realities of global warming.
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, ...
Books for Reluctant Readers Last updated: July 17, 2025 Raising a reader can be hard, especially when it's so easy for kids to find a game or device to distract them. Many kids also struggle with ...
Best Movies for Family Movie Night Last updated: July 17, 2025 Need a great pick for your next family movie night? Having trouble finding a movie you can all agree on? Our editors have hand-picked ...
Best Creative Apps Last updated: July 17, 2025 There's a lot of media content that kids can consume -- movies to watch, games to play, music to listen to -- but it's important for kids to balance ...
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 ...
Common Sense Media editors help you choose 50 Movies All Kids Should Watch Before They're 12. Must-see movie night picks from before the year 2000, packed with great messages and role models.
Twilight Book Series Last updated: July 17, 2025 From the first time Bella Swan glimpsed Edward Cullen, millions of fans were hooked on author Stephenie Meyer 's vampire romance saga. If your kids (or ...
The Best Kids' TV Shows of the Decade (2010–2019) Last updated: July 17, 2025 The past decade saw a massive shift in how people -- kids especially -- watch TV. Saturday-morning cartoons became ...
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 ...