Movies That Inspire Gratitude Last updated: August 18, 2025 Gratitude is a key ingredient for kids' happiness and success (and an important life skill), but it's about much more than just saying ...

Best Horror Movies Last updated: August 11, 2025 Some teens just love to be scared. Check out these hand-picked movies for some jump-out-of-your-seat moments that steer (mostly) clear of gore. Some of ...

Meditation Apps for Kids Last updated: August 17, 2025 Kids of all ages can reap the benefits of meditation and mindfulness using technology. Meditating even only a few minutes a day has proven to ...

Common Sense Media editors help you choose Mother-Daughter Movie Night. Some of our favorite movies that celebrate female characters and relationships.

Award-Winning Books for Teens Last updated: August 15, 2025 With so many excellent young adult books published each year, it can be difficult for teen readers to determine which ones are the best.

Movies That Promote Teamwork Last updated: August 16, 2025 Teamwork is one of the most powerful character skills that kids can develop for success, and it's something they'll rely on throughout their ...

Movies That Inspire Empathy Last updated: August 16, 2025 Empathy is one of the character strengths and life skills most essential to kids' overall growth and success, especially living in such an ...

Apps and Games That Promote Collaboration Last updated: August 16, 2025 A lot happens when kids learn about collaboration. They learn about being flexible, making compromises, working together to meet ...

TV That Inspires Integrity Last updated: August 15, 2025 Kids can learn a lot from watching TV shows that emphasize integrity: the importance of being honest and trustworthy, how to do the right thing ...

Common Sense Media editors help you choose Mystery Books. Figure out whodunit in fun mysteries for kids, tweens, and teens.

Common Sense Media editors help you choose TV Shows with LGBTQ+ Characters and Leads. Role models, inspirational stories, laughs, and more.

Common Sense Media editors help you choose Movies with Characters Who Have Learning and Attention Issues and Developmental Disabilities. Engaging stories that build understanding, compassion, and ...