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Innovative new apps and mobile technology can open doors to how kids learn.

Print the app guide for kids with special needs and learning differences that need an extra learning boost. Working with kids who face challenges requires lots of time, attention, and patience on the part of a parent, teacher, or other adult caregiver. Our goal is to offer you a host of fun, well-designed apps that were recommended and tested by field experts.

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Apps can turn your smartphone or tablet into a learning tool, an entertainment system, or a way to dig up almost anything you want to know. This guide makes finding the best apps for the task (and your kids' needs) easy. Whether you want to learn the ABCs, edit a video, or stay organized, we've got top-rated apps for your iOS device, Android device, or Kindle. Just look up your platform and your kid's age group; you can even click to download. Many have been rated for learning potential, giving your device -- and your kid's screen time -- an extra dose of enrichment.

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Will fans of the book be shocked by the adaptation of Reminders of Him? | Common Sense Movie Minute

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Is Reminders of Him OK for your kids? Check out our video to see what Common Sense says about the violence, ...language, sexy stuff, and more.

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Cast: Maika Monroe, Lauren Graham, Bradley Whitford, Tyriq Withers, Rudy Pankow
Director: Vanessa Caswill
Studio: Universal Pictures
MPAA rating: PG-13

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Are the thrills in The Bride! too graphic for teens? | Common Sense Movie Minute

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Cast: Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Annette Bening, Penelope Cruz
Director: Maggie Gyllenhaal
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
MPAA rating: R

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Will families get a kid-friendly kick out of Hoppers? | Common Sense Movie Minute

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Cast: Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm
Director: Daniel Chong
Studio: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
MPAA rating: PG

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Will the violence in Scream 7 shock teen horror fans? | Common Sense Movie Minute

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Cast: Isabel May, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox
Director: Kevin Williamson
Studio: Paramount
MPAA rating: R

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Does the adaptation of The Pout-Pout Fish deliver kid- friendly fun? | Common Sense Movie Minute

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Cast: Nick Offerman, Nina Oyama, Miranda Otto, Amy Sedaris
Directors: Ricard Cussó, Rio Harrington
Studio: Viva Pictures
MPAA rating: PG

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Is Crime 101 too dark and gritty for young teens? | Common Sense Movie Minute

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Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, Mark Ruffalo
Director: Bart Layton
Studio: Amazon MGM Studios
MPAA rating: R

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Is the romance in Wuthering Heights too steamy for young teens? | Common Sense Movie Minute

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Is Wuthering Heights OK for your kids? Check out our video to see what Common Sense says about the violence, language, ...sexy stuff, and more.

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Cast: Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, Hong Chau
Director: Emerald Fennell
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
MPAA rating: R

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Is GOAT a slam dunk for your family movie night? | Common Sense Movie Minute

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Cast : Caleb McLaughlin , Stephen Curry , Nick Kroll
Directors: Tyree Dilliha , Adam Rosette
Studios: Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation
MPAA rating: PG

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Will Markiplier fans be shocked by the violence in Iron Lung? | Common Sense Movie Minute

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Is Iron Lung OK for your kids? Check out our video to see what Common Sense says about the violence, language, ...sexy stuff, and more.

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Cast: Mark Fischbach, Caroline Kaplan, Troy Baker
Director: Mark Fischbach
Studio: Markiplier Studios
MPAA rating: R

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Is The Moment too mature for young fans of Charli XCX? | Common Sense Movie Minute

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Is The Moment OK for your kids? Check out our video to see what Common Sense says about the violence, language, ...sexy stuff, and more.

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Cast : Charli XCX, Hailey Benton Gates, Alexander Skarsgard, Rosanna Arquette
Director : Aidan Zamiri
Studio: A24
MPAA rating: R

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Will The Wrecking Crew cause damage to young viewers? | Common Sense Movie Minute

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Cast : Dave Bautista , Jason Momoa , Claes Bang
Director: Angel Manuel Soto
Studio: Amazon Prime Video
MPAA rating: R

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Should parents rescue kids from the violence in Send Help? | Common Sense Movie Minute

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Is Send Help OK for your kids? Check out our video to see what Common Sense says about the violence, language, ...sexy stuff, and more.

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Cast: Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien, Edyll Ismail, Dennis Haysbert
Director: Sam Raimi
Studio: 20th Century Studios
MPAA rating: R

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Will fans of the book be shocked by the adaptation of Reminders of Him? | Common Sense Movie Minute

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Is Reminders of Him OK for your kids? Check out our video to see what Common Sense says about the violence, ...language, sexy stuff, and more.

Read the full written review here: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/reminders-of-him

Cast: Maika Monroe, Lauren Graham, Bradley Whitford, Tyriq Withers, Rudy Pankow
Director: Vanessa Caswill
Studio: Universal Pictures
MPAA rating: PG-13

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