“I cannot believe they allow that on television; what’s the world coming to!” When I was knee-high to a grasshopper, Ricky and Lucy Ricardo were required to sleep in twin beds and to keep one foot on the floor on “I Love Lucy.” When we watched TV and a kissing scene came on … [Read more...] about Lucy and Ricky’s World No More
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Top 10 Alternatives to Watching TV
"Mom, Dad, I'm bored!" "There's nothing to do." "I don't want to go outside, I want to keep watching my show." Sound familiar?There is so much programming on TV geared to children of all ages that it can be tough to get them interested in spending their time doing something else. … [Read more...] about Top 10 Alternatives to Watching TV
Help Your Child Eat Good Food Even When You’re Not There
Good nutrition is becoming more and more difficult to do as individuals try to keep up with such a fast paced world. There's hardly time for anyone to cook a good healthy dinner, let alone sit down and eat it. So imagine what it's like to be a young child? As they become … [Read more...] about Help Your Child Eat Good Food Even When You’re Not There
Parent Involvement in Media Choices
It isn't unusual these days to walk into someone's home and find loads of media equipment in every room of the house. And it's even less unusual to find them in children's bedrooms. Children are spending several hours each day watching television, listening to music, or playing … [Read more...] about Parent Involvement in Media Choices
Go Out and Play! Your Tools for Beating Childhood Obesity
The average American child spends a significant amount of their leisure time watching television, playing video games, or playing on the computer. While there are some shows and games that are educational and can do some good, most of the time is spent "vegging" in front of … [Read more...] about Go Out and Play! Your Tools for Beating Childhood Obesity
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to