Jim Steyer, right, founder of Common Sense Media, maintains close ties with tech leaders, yet is comfortable criticizing them when he thinks their companies pose risks to children. Above, Steyer in ...

Common Sense, a well-known nonprofit organization devoted to consumer privacy, digital citizenship and providing media ratings for parents who want to evaluate the apps, games, podcasts, TV shows, ...

The ratings will look at categories like educational value and co-listening quality and outline whether topics that may not be appropriate for children — such as violence, drugs, and alcohol — are ...

Whether you’ve got a toddler or a teen, it’s a conundrum most parents find themselves in: how can you balance the benefits of digital media with the risks? We’ve been warned about the impact of screen ...

All too often, adults discover that children are smarter than we give them credit for—quickly mastering how to walk, talk, and ride a bike. But what about when it comes to remembering to look both ...

Due to their immediate gratification and caring so much about status, there are certain things people without common sense ...

Common Sense Media has released its first AI Toolkit for School Districts, which gives districts of all sizes a structured, action-oriented guide for implementing AI safely, responsibly, and ...

Common sense seems like it's hard to come by these days. In public or behind closed doors, common sense keeps us safe and helps us make rational decisions as we move through daily life. Unfortunately, ...

Technology’s effect on children’s social skills and well-being has caused a lot of hand-wringing over the years—and parents’ and educators’ concerns have only grown with the pandemic as students have ...

Artificial intelligence is already changing young people’s lives. Students are generating essays with a few clicks. Young people are becoming entangled in emotionally-manipulative relationships with ...