TV & Videos
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TV And Video
Asked by J.S. from Minneapolis
on February 25, 2008
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There was a post up earlier this week which got me thinking about our TV viewing, and I have a follow up questions for all you great Mama's :)
My son is nearly 3. ...
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- I don't see anything wrong with what your doing at all. My daughter watched the same dora stuff over and over and now she's is addicted and glued to Hannah Montana. Sh...
- I believe it is normal behavior for young children (5 and younger) to enjoy the repitition of movies/DVDs. It's grounding for them. The key thing is to choose wisel...
- Our daughter watches "The Wiggles: Live Hot Potato" over and over and over. We try to switch it out with other Wiggles videos (she generally only watches Wiggles or PB...
It's NO TV!
Asked by M.C. from Dallas
on July 17, 2010
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Hi Mamas,
We have been boycotting television for years now. We do have a TV screen to watch DVDs but we don't have cable at all. Our children complained from time t...
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- You can stream Hulu & Netflix onto the computer and then use a cord onto your TV. So you can watch *anything* that's broadcast, but sans commercials and sans schtupid ...
- I wish I could help you pick a provider but we haven't had cable for years because it's too expensive for the service imho. (I hate paying to watch ads.) We discover n...
- Awesome!!! We made the decision to turn off the tv or (tel-lie-vision) :) a little over a year ago.. This was one of the best decisions ever!!!!!! It amazes me at t...
How Much TV Time and Video Games?
Asked by C.S. from New York
on January 18, 2012
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Hi Moms- We started limiting TV and Video Games to only after dinner. My kids, 7 and 5, used to have pretty much unrestricted access to TV, Netflix, Computer and Video...
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- None during the week for my 6 yo son. 1 hr on Sat and Sun each w/a choice of TV/movie/video game, and that only after he reads books for 1/2 hr and plays outside/ride...
- Well I might be seen as a bad parent, but we don't limit TV and very often limit the video games. Usually the TV is on all the time. We have 16, 14 and 5 year old. ...
- I would limit both to nothing-just speaking from experience! If you want to keep them busy-teach them how to run a house.
Video Camera
Asked by S.M. from New York
on April 1, 2008
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We are going on an African Safari and want to take a video camera, small but good
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- I can not speak to video cameras, though I recommend that you bring a high quality camera to take still photos. Bring one with optical zoom. My husband went on a saf...
- The best thing for you to take on this trip would be a digital camera. Most of the new models also have a "video mode" that takes decent video. Some features to look ...
- Check out the Flip. It is about the size of an Ipod (only a little thicker) it is $149. It is unbelivable! It is so user friendly. When it comes time to downloadin...
Video Games
Asked by T.B. from Nashville
on April 2, 2010
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How much time do you let your child spend on video games?
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- as far as I am concerned any time is too much. They use it to get out of chores homework and everything else. I have had 3 teenagers in the house and the constant figh...
- I let my boys play within reason, especially if it is a day that we can not get outside. The key to any form of entertainment is moderation. I make it a rule that ch...
- My 12 year old son is only allowed to play on weekends/non-school nights. So he can play Friday evening, as much as he wants on Saturday, most of the day Sunday until ...
Yoga DVD
Asked by L.L. from San Francisco
on April 8, 2011
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Hello mamas,
I would like to try some yoga but doesn't have time to go to the real class. Is there any DVD that you recommend? I hope I can't trick my hubby to do yog...
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- Target has a great selection of yoga DVD's in the aisle that has all the exercise equipment. Gaiam is a good brand and Yoga Burn is one I Like w/ Rodney Yee - you do ...
- I suggest a DVD with Rodney Yee, especially if you would like to involve your husband. You can begin with Rodney Yee's Yoga for Beginners. I think they sell his DVD'...
- Yes, I would recommend Stephanie Snyder's DVD, Yoga for Strength and Toning. Terrific! http://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Journal-Strength-Toning/dp/B002JYPV7W
TV For 19-Month-old?
Asked by C.K. from Seattle
on February 21, 2008
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My 19-month-old son had a really bad stomach flu and basically didn't want to do anything for a few days. That, plus a long plane ride meant that we introduced the Th...
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- Klara has watched tv-specific shows like baby einstien, pbs morning shows, etc. since she was younger...I believe its more the content of the shows than the shows them...
- I think a little TV doesn't hurt. Especially when it calls for a balance of your sanity and ability to get things done or feeling like a basket case because you have ...
- My son started watching Sesame Street pretty early. It was the only show he watched FOREVER. I felt weird about it, because what I read said no TV until age 3 was th...
Regular TV
Asked by H.O. from Dallas
on January 5, 2009
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We currently have cable TV, but have decided to turn it off. We plan on getting a conversion box and just doing regular TV. My question is How do you prepare your fa...
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- I think you'll be surprised by how little you'll miss TV. We don't have any TV at all--we have one old 13 inch TV set hooked up to a DVD player, but we don't get any...
- Just tell the kids this is a decision you and your husband made so you can spend more quality time with them. We did this when our kids were younger and it was great....
- We canceled our cable and it hasn't fased my kids my that much. They play on the computer, and I still get my desperate house wives fix on my internet too.
Playdates and Tv
Asked by H.W. from Portland
on January 26, 2013
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This may be considered either a poll or a question, I'm not quite sure, but here goes...
This is out of curiosity-- how common is it for kids to watch tv/videos dur...
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- Nope not common - unless you SPECIFICALLY have a movie playdate with popcorn and the works. I would also add that sometimes we have playdates that more more "babysitt...
- Seems normal for playdates which why we have never had playdates. My kids either play with the neighborhood kids, very much like when we were kids, or they invite fri...
- We have the rule - no screen time when friends come over to play.
Too Much TV
Asked by T.R. from Pittsburgh
on May 10, 2008
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my two month old loves the TV, is there anything I can do to stop her. I heard that it is bad for them.
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- Well, the first thing is, she's not 16, she's only 2 months, lol. At 2 months old, she should be having plenty of tummy time and laying with a toy bar over head. When ...
- Hi T.. I love what Robin M. wrote you earlier today. She's right on target. She said she initially allowed TV; but once she learned about how it impacts the develop...
- My son loves tv too,do what you think is right. at least watch educational tv like barney,sesame street.
