Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Too much TV?

Don't get me wrong, The Doodlebops DVD is a blessing to keep my little one occupied while I get the dishes done, but "too much tv is not good for your child."  The tv should never be considered as a babysitter for long periods of time. 

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) does NOT recommend for children under the age of 2 to watch ANY television.  It is considered a critical time for brain development in the first two years, which the child should learn through play and song instead of watching tv. 

If your child above the age of 2 is watching more than 1-2 hours of tv per day,  he or she is likely to not be very active.  If your child is less active, would rather watch tv than go outside and play, then he or she is at risk for being overweight as a child and or an adult. 

The best way children learn is through example.  As parents, we need to be the best example for our children and not living by the 'do as I say, not as I do' example.  Get your child involved!  There are tons of ways to be active with your child...it will stimulate both your brain and theirs to spend an evening doing something besides watching tv!

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