Archive for December, 2008

Hmm… interesting. Is TV always on in your house or do you monitor it?

Saturday, December 6th, 2008

Momversation: Is TV really so bad for kids? | Parent Hacks

Mindy Roberts of The Mommy Blog brings up the question of kids and TV. Is television really the “devil box” pediatricians call it? How much is too much? Or is any TV too much?

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This looks like a technique that I would like to start in my home:

Saturday, December 6th, 2008

Calm household chaos by reading a book aloud | Parent Hacks

When things get nuts at my house and I cannot regain control, I sit down on the couch and begin to read a children’s book. Within a few pages, all three of my boys stop what then are doing and come sit next to me without me saying a word to them. I am always amazed when this works, and it works every time!

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