Movies That Inspire Courage Last updated: July 9, 2025 by Common Sense Media Some of the best movies cover the important theme of courage, a key character strength that helps kids grow and succeed.

Movies That Promote Teamwork Last updated: July 13, 2025 by Common Sense Media Teamwork is one of the most powerful character skills that kids can develop for success, and it's something they'll rely ...

Movies That Inspire Empathy Last updated: July 13, 2025 by Common Sense Media Empathy is one of the character strengths and life skills most essential to kids' overall growth and success, especially ...

Movies That Inspire Integrity Last updated: July 13, 2025 by Common Sense Media Integrity is one of the most important life skills a kid can develop, but it can be tricky to recognize. These films ...

Movies That Promote Humility Last updated: July 13, 2025 by Common Sense Media Humility can be a tough character strength to model, but it's essential to kids' growth and success. From classic ...

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Movies That Inspire Gratitude Last updated: July 11, 2025 by Common Sense Media Gratitude is a key ingredient for kids' happiness and success (and an important life skill), but it's about much more ...

Sometimes a good scare is just the thing. These horror stories are deliciously spooky without being too terrifying -- perfect for a fall night by the fire! But it doesn't need to be Halloween time for ...

TV That Inspires Integrity Last updated: July 13, 2025 by Common Sense Media Kids can learn a lot from watching TV shows that emphasize integrity: the importance of being honest and trustworthy, how ...

Graphic Novels That Teach History Last updated: July 13, 2025 by Common Sense Media You don't need a textbook to learn about people and events in other eras. These days kids can discover exciting ...

Movies About Friends Last updated: July 14, 2025 by Common Sense Media Some movie characters just go together: Buzz and Woody, Butch and Sundance, Thelma and Louise. We've picked out our favorite ...

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