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Global nonprofit helping families navigate media, tech and #digitalparenting. Age-based media reviews/recommendations, advice, research + policy.
San Francisco, CA
Joined April 2009
🧵Check out the key findings and takeaways from our new report, “Boys in the Digital Wild: Online Culture, Identity, and Well-Being,” that explores the digital habits of boys ages 11-17 across the US: https://t.co/ndGdEtGKyM
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Before we wrap up 2025, our editors chose the books that made the biggest impact this year — books that entertained, challenged, and helped families connect. Check out our full list today. https://t.co/1iY4WxNr9c
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The passage of the Social Media Warning Label Act was a huge victory for NY families this year. There’s one step left: Gov. Hochul must sign the bill by Dec. 31.Take action and tell Gov. Hochul to sign it into law today.  https://t.co/LsyFRILE80
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New York's legislature passed the Social Media Warning Labels Act to give kids and families the facts about excessive social media use. Now, Gov. Hochul needs to sign it into law by December 31. Urge...
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This Giving Tuesday, will you join us? Every dollar supports independent, expert guidance that helps families and educators navigate what's next. Please donate here:Â https://t.co/lRzhv2h9q6
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Newly unsealed documents reveal what tech companies knew all along: the harms weren't accidental. Meta called child safety a "non-goal." Employees described products as "digital cocaine." It's time for accountability. https://t.co/KMtA5qYliP
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Court filings allege Meta tolerated sex trafficking, hid harms to teens, and prioritized growth over user safety for years.
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Roblox CEO Dave Baszucki’s interview with @nytimes about its new age verification safety measures raised new questions for parents. We’re here to help! Our parent guide delivers a deeper dive into Roblox, with important FAQs parents need to know. Read now!
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Parents' Ultimate Guide: How to Set Parent Controls on Roblox - Learn more and get Common Sense Media's research-backed tips.
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The third annual Common Sense Summit on Kids and Families will return March 23-24, 2026 in San Francisco. By convening leaders like former CA Surgeon General Nadine Burke Harris, the Summit supports cross-sector collaboration. Register today! https://t.co/wf2ykO4sSA
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68 Senators have sponsored KOSA, demonstrating bipartisan support for protecting kids online.  It’s time for the House to #PassKOSA by year's end and protect kids from preventable online harms.  CC: @SpeakerJohnson , @RepGuthrie, @FrankPallone, @RepGusBilirakis @USRepKCastor
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To help parents better understand online safety and protect their families, we continue to expand our cybersecurity essentials resources, supported by @craignewmark Philanthropies: https://t.co/XqWjZwbKJU
#Cybersecurity #CybersecurityAwareness
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Common Sense Media improves the lives of kids and families by providing independent reviews, age ratings, & other information about all types of media.
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🧵 Hear from @pewresearch about the newest data on ways online scammers target us most. Online charges to credit and debit cards are at the top, along with shopping scams & account hacks. This highlights the need for lawmakers & tech to do better protecting us online.
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I'm thrilled to welcome @Airbnb Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer Nathan Blecharczyk (@nathanblec ) to the @CommonSense Board of Directors! Nathan's vision and commitment to using technology as a force for good will be invaluable in our mission to make a safer digital world.
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Today, we honor the service of our nation's veterans. Thank you for protecting our freedom. To the veterans in our Common Sense Media community—parents, educators, advocates, and leaders—we're grateful for your continued service to young people and families. #VeteransDay
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Featuring conversations with our founder and CEO, @jimsteyer and Co-CEO Ellen Pack, moments like this remind us all of the power we have when we come together for a shared purpose and spearhead positive change for kids and families everywhere. #CommonSenseMedia
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Award honorees also included California lawmakers Attorney General @AGRobBonta & Assemblymembers @BuffyWicks & @BauerKahan. Bringing their musical talents to the event was an ensemble led by Emmy Award-winning and Grammy-nominated violinist Robert McDuffie.
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Hosted by journalist @emilychangtv, this year’s honorees included parent advocates Victoria & Paul Hinks, @KatiesSave founders Steve & Gina Meyer, award-winning actor Melanie Zanetti (@OfficialBlueyTV), educator Dr. Ricardo Elizalde, Edible Schoolyard founder & chef Alice Waters.
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Sleigh the season with the most personal gift around. Get them a Cameo video!
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And that's a wrap on the 2025 Common Sense Media Awards, a powerful evening where donors, educators, policymakers, and more joined us to celebrate the storytellers, innovators, advocates, and changemakers who stand beside us to protect and prepare kids for the digital era. 🧵
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“I’m so proud to be part of a production that centers kindness and inclusivity, fostering children and play.” Melanie Zanetti, for her role as “Chilli” (Bluey’s Mum) in the global hit show @OfficialBlueyTV at the Common Sense Media Awards
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“Thank you for keeping the torch lit, thank you for keeping the torch bright.” -CA Attorney General, @RobBonta at the Common Sense Media Awards
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Other platforms must follow suit — and lawmakers must act to stop an industry profiting from the loneliness crisis it helped create: https://t.co/BxoNhouQcD
nytimes.com
The start-up, which creates A.I. companions, faces lawsuits from families who have accused Character.AI’s chatbots of leading teenagers to kill themselves.
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Our position is clear: âś… No one under 18 should use AI companions. âś… We need laws requiring robust age assurance, accountability, and protection from online harms.
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