Encouraging Healthy TV Habits for Kids
Read articles about childrens health relating to TV and Get ideas and information on encouraging children to form healthy TV viewing habits.
Research has shown that educational programs can help kids learn the basics and get ready for school. Use the time kids already spend in front of the TV to enhance kids' learning and teach them early literacy and math skills.
TV Can Be Good for Kids - Read an article about 10 ways in which TV and movies can actually be good for kids. Kids like to watch TV to relax and have fun just like adults do. We can also help children choose programming that can even be beneficial to them as well.
Read an explanation of the star ratings and kid safe grades given in the reviews on KidsTVMovies.About.com.
Many creators of TV shows and DVDs aimed at preschoolers encourage parents to watch with their children to enhance the learning experience. Here are some suggestions for effective "co-viewing".
Learn about ideas that can help you encourage your children to have good TV viewing habits.
The American Academy of Pediatrics offers information adapted from "The Smart Parent's Guide to Kids' TV" by Milton Chen, Ph.D.
Read information provided by the American Psychological Association indicating that Violent programs on television lead to aggressive behavior by children and teenagers who watch those programs.
Read an article which highlights research indicating that children are unable to critically interpret advertising messages.
(CNN) Kids who watch TV at mealtime eat far fewer fruits and vegetables than children who sit down to a quiet dinner, according to research.
