Common Sense Media

In an age of endless streaming and apps, vetting every show, movie, or game yourself can feel impossible. Common Sense Media is a nonprofit review site that rates media for age appropriateness and content, with detailed breakdowns of themes, language, violence, and learning value. Created by child advocates and educators, it’s built to give parents quick, balanced snapshots plus conversation starters. We love how you can filter by age and type, then skim parent and kid reviews before hitting play. It’s ideal for families who want to be intentional about media without banning it altogether. Ratings are still opinions, and some reviews may not match your family’s values exactly, but they’re a much better starting point than random comments. Pro tip: skim the “talk to your kids about…” section after a movie and use one or two questions at dinner to turn passive watching into active reflection.