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How to Take Charge of the TV
Many children enjoy TV, and they can learn from it. Keep inmind, though, that young children often imitate what theysee, good or bad. It's up to you to decide how much TV andwhat kinds of shows your child should watch. Think about your child's age and choose the types of thingsthat you want him to see, learn, and imitate. Look for TV shows that --teach your child something, --hold his interest, --encourage him to listen and question, --help him learn more words, --make him feel good about himself, and --introduce him to new ideas and things. "Sesame Street," "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," "Blue'sClues," "Between the Lions," "Reading Rainbow," "Barney &Friends," "Zoom," and "Zoboomafoo," are some shows that youmay want to consider. Many other good children's programsare available on public television stations and on cablechannels such as the Disney Channel and Nickelodeon. Limit the time that you let your child watch TV. Too muchtelevision cuts into important activities in a child's life,such as reading, playing with friends, and talking withfamily members. Watch TV with your child when you can. Talk with him aboutwhat you see. Answer his questions. Try to point out thethings in TV programs that are like your child's everydaylife. When you can't watch TV with your child, spot check to seewhat he is watching. Ask questions after the show ends. Seewhat excites him and what troubles him. Find out what he haslearned and remembered. Go to the library and find books that explore the themes ofthe TV shows that your child watches. Or help your child touse his drawings or pictures cut from magazines to make abook based on a TV show. Anil Vij is the creator of the ultimate parenting toolbox,which has helped parents all over the world raise smarter,healthier and happier children ==> http://www.expertsonparenting.com Sign up for Anil's Experts On Parenting Newsletter - just send ablank email ===> mailto: parentingnews@aweber.com
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