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Coming 2 America

Movie

Coming 2 America

Common Sense says

age 13+

Murphy still rules in hilarious but suggestive sequel. Full expert review

Raya and the Last Dragon

Movie

Raya and the Last Dragon

Common Sense says

age 8+

Charming, epic adventure mixes monsters, humor, heart. Full expert review

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run

Movie

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run

Common Sense says

age 7+

Silly quest has scary villains, message about courage. Full expert review

Moxie

Movie

Moxie

Common Sense says

age 14+

Sexual themes, language in feel-good feminist teen tale. Full expert review

Ginny & Georgia

TV

Ginny & Georgia

Common Sense says

age 15+

Manic, mature mom-daughter series has sex, drugs, violence. Full expert review

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Raya and the Last Dragon

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Raya and the Last Dragon

age 8+

Stray

Movie

Stray

age 11+

Moxie

Movie

Moxie

age 14+

Koshien: Japan's Field of Dreams

Movie

Koshien: Japan's Field of Dreams

age 8+

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Huge Win to Connect Kids and Teachers at Home

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Parents' Ultimate Guide to TikTok

Parents' Ultimate Guide to TikTok

Parents' Ultimate Guide to TikTok

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Tools to Help Kids Stay Focused During Distance Learning

Tools to Help Kids Stay Focused During Distance Learning

Tools to Help Kids Stay Focused During Distance Learning

To make sure kids stay on task, use an automated to-do list, an at-a-glance scheduler, a site blocker, or another digital tool to prevent distractions.

Online Playdates, Game Nights, and Other Ways to Socialize at a Distance

Online Playdates, Game Nights, and Other Ways to Socialize at a Distance

Online Playdates, Game Nights, and Other Ways to Socialize at a Distance

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