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Hotel Transylvania: Transformania

Movie

Hotel Transylvania: Transformania

Common Sense says

age 7+

Slapsticky monster sequel has silly laughs, mild peril. Full expert review

Scream (2022)

Movie

Scream (2022)

Common Sense says

age 16+

Gory "re-quel" in meta-horror series is still wicked fun. Full expert review

Sing 2

Movie

Sing 2

Common Sense says

age 7+

Star-filled sequel has nonstop tunes, mild violence. Full expert review

The 355

Movie

The 355

Common Sense says

age 13+

Action violence in fantastic, fierce female spy thriller. Full expert review

God of War (2018)

Game

God of War (2018)

Common Sense says

age 17+

Bloody, gory, mature myth-based action/adventure is amazing. Full expert review

Peacemaker

TV

Peacemaker

Common Sense says

age 16+

Action comedy is raunchy, violent, profane, and hilarious. Full expert review

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Belle

Movie

Belle

age 10+

Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America

Movie

Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America

age 13+

Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock

TV

Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock

age 5+

Let the World See

TV

Let the World See

age 11+

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Social Media Is Doing More Harm Than Good

Social Media Is Doing More Harm Than Good

Social Media Is Doing More Harm Than Good

Congress is facing a watershed opportunity to change the trajectory of social media for our kids.

Why We Shouldn’t Demonize Kids’ Screen Time

Why We Shouldn’t Demonize Kids’ Screen Time

Why We Shouldn’t Demonize Kids’ Screen Time

New research reveals how tweens and teens have been using media to connect, create and learn during the pandemic.

The Research Is Clear: Our Kids' Privacy Is at Risk

The Research Is Clear: Our Kids' Privacy Is at Risk

The Research Is Clear: Our Kids' Privacy Is at Risk

Despite some improvements, our new State of Kids' Privacy report shows popular apps and devices pose real threats.

What Does the New Infrastructure Law Mean for America's Kids and Families?

What Does the New Infrastructure Law Mean for America's Kids and Families?

What Does the New Infrastructure Law Mean for America's Kids and Families?

Expanded access to affordable internet at home is one key benefit.

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