It has been so nice to catch up on some reading while away. I just don't get to read as much as I want. An article in "Parents" magazine freaked me out though. I'm shocked at how much media is affecting our children. The magazine gave "Five Take-Charge Rules." Check them out:- Unplug Yourself: Is the TV always on-even when no one is watching it? Do you take your phone to the dinner table?
- Fire the Electronic Babysitter
- Develop Healthy Media Habits Early: "For toddlers and preschoolers, 20 to 30 minutes of screen time twice a day ( all screens, not just TV) is plenty, says Dr. Michael Rich."
- Teach how Technology Can Aid Learning: "What the World Book was to earlier generations, Google is today." Ugh!
- Be Skeptical: Just because it says educational doesn't mean it is.
So, how's your family doing on the media front?
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