With summer in full swing, it's sometimes hard to entertain our kids all day long! Many parents turn to television in varying degrees as an entertainer or babysitter. (My kids are watching a short show right now so I can send out this newsletter!) On that topic, here's the latest article from the Early Childhood site at BellaOnline.com.

Kids and Television Watching
Overwhelmed by kids constant requests for television? Confused about what to do? Here's the guidelines I use for TV at my house and some things to consider when creating your own "house rules."

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art14887.asp

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