Watching TV
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TV With Sleep...
Asked by J.G. from Salt Lake City
on May 11, 2008
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I'm curious to know if any moms out there have a TV in their childs room to help them go to sleep at night? I have a 3 year old that doesn't like to be left alone in ...
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- Hi J., I agree with most of the responses here that a TV is not the answer. Feeling safe in his bed and the ability to soothe himself to sleep will not be learned wi...
- My 16 year old step-daughter has had a tv in her room since she was about 4. Now when she goes to bed at night it has to be left on. If you sneak in after she goes t...
- Our children don't have TV's in their rooms and I wouldn't recommend it. If you're desperate, You might want to consider a radio/CD player where you can play soft musi...
TV Time
Asked by S.B. from Dallas
on January 3, 2007
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My 21 month old son has now been introduced to Nemo (thanks to Nana's Christmas gift) and he goes around the house saying Nemo, Nemo, TV, Nemo. He can also run to the ...
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- I agree with Gladys also. Both of kids really like TV, but they also love playing outside, and doing other things. I have some friends who wouldn't let their kids wa...
- I used to think that there was no way I was going to be a mom that let her kids watch tv, but boy have I changed my tune! Like Gladys says, whatever works, especially ...
- Whatever works do it! My son will be 3 this month he will get up in the morning and turn on the TV and watch it, so I can get an hour or 2 of more sleep, it keeps him ...
Appropriate Spiderman Cartoon for 4 Yr Old
Asked by G.M. from Dayton
on August 13, 2009
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I have a 4 year old who has suddenly become really interested in spiderman. He's never seen any spiderman cartoon, movie, etc. I'm not sure who he's got so into him, b...
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- All the cartoons are appropriate for a 4 year old. My 3 year old especially like "Spectacular Spider-Man" which is focused more to that age group. You won't be able to...
- We bought the set of the Spiderman DVDS from 1969 (I think). It is a box set that is yellow with Spiderman peeking around the side. There is some fighting (with bad ...
- Our three year old is also interested in Spiderman. Sometimes we'll find something on TV and let him watch a few minutes. None of them are age appropriate. The ones...
What Are Good Cartoons and Movies for Babys Through There First Year?
Asked by S.P. from Los Angeles
on May 27, 2009
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Just out of curiousity. :)
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- You know, my little one loved the HBO "Classical Baby" series when she was pretty little. Plus they are nice and quiet classical music for tired mommies and daddies! ...
- The Baby mozart series of DVD's are great! Also Direct TV has a channel specifially for babies Good Luck!
- S., According to the American Medical Association, babies under the age of two should not watch ANY television.
TV Is Always ON!!
Asked by L.C. from Houston
on September 11, 2010
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I have a 4 yr old, a 2 yr old and an 8 month old. They watch a LOT of TV. I know it is not good for them, but I don't know how to keep them entertained. I don't want t...
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- The trick I am learning is to keep them secured and distracted while I am doing something and let them loose when I am not. I get my 4yr old to help me with things I ...
- Playgroups or taking them out to the park. You can do it. Meet up with other moms. Then they play with other kids and you can talk to moms and they can't mess up yo...
- Get some toys that are safe for both your older kids, and even your littlest one to be around. Puzzles with larger pieces, larger building blocks, like Duplo, a train...
How Much TV Is Too Much TV?
Asked by J.G. from Tampa
on May 8, 2008
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My 21 month has become obsessed with Elmo... not television, because if I try to turn something else on, he will consistently ask for Elmo. Is this a phase? We go to t...
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- When our son was about nine months old, I was shocked to read that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends NO TV before the age of two, then a very limited amoun...
- my daughter was obsessed with barney and just like you i was worried she needed to "broaden her horizons". she started the barney compulsion around age 2 and now is 4 ...
- Hi, This is probably a phase. He will also learn things from Elmo, so it is somewhat educational. My kids go through various phases, right now we are back on the Wi...
Digital Tv
Asked by O.S. from Birmingham
on November 17, 2010
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Our son's college apartment has a cable connection in the main living area but not in the bedroom. You aren't allowed to run it anywhere else. If I buy him one of th...
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- Doesnt work at my house... even with an external anttenna... He could get a splitter and just run his own piece of long coax back to his room.. that is what I've done...
- You have to buy an antenna... we got one at Wal-mart for $10.
- Hi O., my son too only has cable in the common rooms. But he's not much of a tv watcher. He and his roommate have a large flat screen in their room but use it only for...
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.
T.V. At Bedtime
Asked by T.S. from Chicago
on April 2, 2008
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My son has to fall asleep with the t.v. on and now i want to break this habit. Anyone with an suggestions on how to start this process?
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- I am not sure how old your son is, but my son was about 2 1/2 when he was the same way. He had to fall asleep in our bed watching tv...we did this because it was conv...
- I often fall asleep with the T.V. on and I know why it is, for the sound. My husband and son are asleep and it is just to quite. Your son may not need the T.V., he ...
- I would do the sound machine.... he might just need white noise. or a ceiling fan will sometimes work. make him go cold turkey - start on a friday though, becau...
Too Much TV
Asked by A.C. from Greensboro
on January 21, 2009
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I have a 17 month old girl. I stay at home all day with her. Which i feel blessed to be able to do. The question is I have the TV on all day is that good or bad. I lea...
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- try having a play hour a couple of times a week with other moms and babies. it will help your babie learn to interact and give you some one to bounce your thoughts aro...
- A.. Here are a couple links regarding the effects TV has on our children. http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/family/tv_affects_child.html and http://www...
- Everyone has given wonderful advice and good things to do. I won't repeat what they said, but I will say that I can totally relate. I think that's one of the hardest...
