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Why My Kids And I Will Be Watching ’13 Reasons Why’
13 Reasons Why. I have so many thoughts on this new Netflix phenomenon and while you may not agree with me, I feel the need to share them anyway... just as Hannah shared her 13 reasons why with others that didn't agree with her feelings and her choice. And, when I say her choice, I…
How Much TV is Your Child Watching?
It will not come as a surprise to any of us, but according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,nearly all (98.5%) youth aged 12-15 reported watching TV daily. Ninety-one % used computers daily. Excessive screen-time behaviors, such as using a computer and watching TV for more than 2 hours has been linked to high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, and obesity among children. In 2012, one-quarter (25%) of boys and less …
Why I Love Watching Babies Fall
Please don’t read too much into this post title. When I first saw it in my email I was horrified and had to read it to see what would make a person write something like that. I’m very glad I did.
Do You Know What Your Kid is Watching?
Its the beginning of summer and your kids will be playing outside, going to summer camp, swimming, and now that they have a break from schoolwork, watching TV. There will certainly be times when you are not around to monitor the content on the screen. TV Watch, a national group promoting parental controls, helps you take control of what your family watches. There are a variety of tools to help parents manage what their children see on TV, including the TV rating system, on-air advisories and warnings, the v-chip in your television and parental controls on cable and satellite. Here are some tips for parents on monitoring what your kids watch.
When It Comes to Relationships, Let’s Not Take a Tour of the Past
When It Comes to Relationships, Let’s Not Take a Tour of the Past. Girlfriend Moms Kid: “Were you in any movies, like the ones you see in the movie theater?” Girlfriend Mom: “Uh…”