Parents need to know that The Summer I Turned Pretty is based on the same-named book by Jenny Han. Like the book, the show is primarily concerned with romance, especially a love triangle between a ...

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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 ...

SAN FRANCISCO, July 16, 2025 — Common Sense Media today released the report "Talk, Trust, and Trade-Offs: How and Why Teens Use AI Companions," which revealed widespread use of social AI companions ...

Parents need to know that KPop Demon Hunters is an animated film about female Korean pop stars who are also trained to fight against evil entities. Nothing gets too graphic, but expect creepy ...

Parents need to know that Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip, inspired by the popular book, centers on a loving Mexican American family that experiences a series of ...

In an era when artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly embedded in everyday life, teens are navigating complex challenges around trust, authenticity, and online safety. This new research brief ...

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20, 2024 — Common Sense Media and OpenAI today launched "ChatGPT Foundations for K-12 Educators," a free course designed to help teachers understand and responsibly implement the ...

Parents need to know that Monster Summer is a 1980s/'90s-style teen horror adventure directed by Disney Channel alum David Henrie. The vibe is The Sandlot meets Stranger Things, but with very little ...

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 18, 2024—Today, Common Sense Media published a new report, "The Dawn of the AI Era: Teens, Parents, and the Adoption of Generative AI at Home and School." The nationally ...

Parents need to know that Exploding Kittens, a fun exploration of good, evil, and family, is an edgy animated comedy that's loosely based on the popular card game. It follows a family whose lives are ...

Many young people are struggling to find in-person care, support, and practical information for their challenges with behavioral health (i.e., mental health, substance use, and wellness). But ever ...