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Toddlers and "Interactive TV" - Are Video-Based Toys Good for Your Child?
I recently had the pleasure of babysitting a friend’s one year old son. I say “pleasure” because it ...
Source: Parents' Choice Foundation
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"Interactive" TV
One of the biggest complaints about television is that it's a passive activity that does not actively engage young ...
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Video Wasted on Toddlers, Unless it’s Interactive
A toddler can sing along with The Wiggles and knows Big Bird’s face as well as she knows her own, but are those ...
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Studies Support Benefits of Educational TV for Reading
Even the harshest critics of the role that television plays in children’s lives would have a hard time arguing ...
Source: Education Week
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Dog Days of August: Fun Books and Videos About Our Favorite House Pets
Dog days of summer getting to you?You know what they say: Every dog has its day. But come the last sultry weeks of ...
Source: Parents' Choice Foundation
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Sometimes a TV is Just a TV
Raising a child, especially in the first two or three years, is particularly challenging—as well it should be. ...
Source: Parents' Choice Foundation
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Introducing Fitness Through Playful Activities
Establishing a fit and healthy lifestyle is vital - for parents and kids. Parents' Choice offers the following ...
Source: Parents' Choice Foundation
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Turn Summer Blockbusters into Learning Opportunities
There is no reason for a field trip to a summer blockbuster to be merely entertainment. By asking open-ended questions ...
Source: Education.com
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Is SpongeBob Bad for Your Preschooler's Brain?
With a controversial study recently released arguing that SpongeBob hinders the brain power of preschool viewers, it's ...
Source: Education.com
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The Cheapest Kids Programs You've Never Heard Of
The outreach program known as Cooperative Extension might well be the best-kept secret around when it comes to free or ...
Source: Education.com
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Must-See TV for Preschoolers and Kindergarteners
With more and more quality television available, you don't need to feel guilty about letting kids indulge every now and...
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Educational Movies the Whole Family Will Enjoy
Watch one of these family-friendly movies and your kids won't even realize they're learning something new. Here are the...
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How Can I Help My Family Use TV and Movies Safely?
Set time limits. It is easy to watch TV for hours at a time. If you think there are other ways your children could...
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Television as a Language Tool
Deeply engrossed in a Discovery video titled Birds, three-year-old Annie cheers when a duck slowly hatches from its...
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Holiday Movies for Everyone
There's nothing like snuggling up with your kids to celebrate the season with a family movie night, after all the...
Source: Education.com
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