From social media to gaming, apps, and more, adolescent boys spend hours each day online. Our new research reveals how this relates to their identities, relationships, and emotional well-being. We ...

SAN FRANCISCO, September 5, 2025—Common Sense Media today released a comprehensive risk assessment of Google's Gemini, which has added protections for kids and teens under 18, revealing safety and ...

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 ...

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 ...

The fifth iteration of the Common Sense Census: Media Use by Kids Zero to Eight advances a long-running research series that examines trends in the media consumption of young children, providing ...

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 ...

The teen years are often marked by heightened stress and increasing pressures. From personal relationships to future plans, teens must juggle expectations from family, teachers, friends, social media, ...

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 ...