The Best PG-13 Movies to Watch With Your Kid
My oldest son and I have a tradition every Sunday afternoon: we watch a movie that his younger brother isn’t old enough to see yet. We started with the Toho…
When Should I Take My Kids to the Movie Theater for the First Time?
Ever since my boys were able to understand words, I wanted to take them to a movie. It’s one of the activities I bonded with my parents over, and having…
An Age-By-Age Guide to Teaching Kids About Online Safety
This post is part of our “Big Talks” series—a guide to helping parents navigate the most important conversations they’ll have with their kids. Read more here. It is one of…
Maybe Your Family Needs a ‘House Cell Phone’
It’s likely you haven’t had a landline in years and even if you do, you rarely use it. But you can’t deny that having a central phone for all family…
Why You Can’t Trust Ratings to Tell You a Movie Is Appropriate for Your Kids
Photo: Pixel-Shot (Shutterstock) The 2016 episode of Adam Ruins Everything, “Adam Ruins Hollywood,” makes a bold but accurate claim: “Movie ratings are totally pointless.” For those unfamiliar with the show,…
How to Celebrate Pride Month as a Family
Photo: Cavan Images (Getty Images) When you think of Pride month, colorful images of rainbows, parades, and parties probably come to mind, as the month of June is a time…
Check Out These Podcasts for Kids, Curated by Apple and Common Sense Media
Photo: II.studio (Shutterstock) Stumbling upon a new favorite podcast is like striking gold; it has to be the right combination of content that interests you, ads that aren’t too intrusive,…