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Toddlers and TV: Tips for Parents

by the editors at Common Sense Media, Posted Feb 23rd 2011 1:45PM

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no TV for kids under 2. Credit: Getty Images The programming is adorable. The packaging conjures up famous thinkers and composers. All of this baby media is part of a multimillion dollar ...When it comes to trying new ways to help your child think, you may want to start by putting that baby program on pause.
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Too Much TV for Tots Can Mean Trouble at Age 10, Study Says

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted May 4th 2010 5:00PM

Maybe it's time to unplug. Credit: Corbis
When you were a kid, did your parents tell you watching too much TV would rot your brain and ruin your eyes? Now, folks can add that spending lots of time in front of the tube will make you fat, get you ...
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Want your toddler to learn new words? Turn off the TV

by Christina Sbarro, Posted Mar 23rd 2008 9:57AM

While toddlers may be entertained by the rapid images flashing in front of them on the smooth television screen, they are not learning new language from watching their favorite shows---even if the shows are deemed educational. Marina Krcmar, ...
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