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How can I talk to my pediatricians about the TV screens in their waiting room?
 How can I talk to my pediatricians about the TV screens in their waiting room? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: My pediatrician’s office plays Disney movies in their waiting room and my child was scared by one of the movies he saw. How can I talk to the doctors about monitoring what they show on their TV screens?
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician

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Could speech delays be related to TV watching?
 Could speech delays be related to TV watching? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: I am a speech therapist, and a large percentage of the children with speech delays whom I treat are allowed to “graze” on TV all day. Is there a connection?
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician ®

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Does my 7-year-old grandson play too many computer games with his dad?
 Does my 7-year-old grandson play too many computer games with his dad? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: My 7-year-old grandson comes home from visits with his dad talking non-stop about a computer game marked for ages 10+ that they play together. What would be a good amount of time for him to be allowed to play a game like this, and can it cause him to become addicted?

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Is it okay that my 11-year-old son is obsessed with driving video games?
 Is it okay that my 11-year-old son is obsessed with driving video games? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: My 11-year-old son is obsessed with Formula 1 driving video games. Is this okay? What might be the potential dangers be?
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician

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Can toddlers learn sign language by watching DVDs?
 Can toddlers learn sign language by watching DVDs? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: In an NPR interview, you stated that children under the age of 30 months do not learn anything about language from TV programs, but I disagree. My 17-month-old daughter has watched a baby signing language DVD series and now knows about 80 signs. I would love to hear your thoughts on this matter.
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician

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Racy magazine covers seem to be everywhere — how can we object?
 Racy magazine covers seem to be everywhere — how can we object? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: I am shocked to see the cover photos of popular magazines bordering on soft-porn. How do I object without sounding like I’m overreacting?
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician

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Q: Do kids experience media differently than adults do?
 Q: Do kids experience media differently than adults do? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: Am I correct that we give children a different dose of medicine not just because they weigh less but because they process it differently? Is it the same with media?
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician

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Should I worry about junk food ads on kids’ websites?
 Should I worry about junk food ads on kids’ websites? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: My 7-year-old son uses a lot of kid websites that seem harmless enough, but I keep hearing about junk food ads on the Internet and wonder if they will really affect him?
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician

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Does playing the blues cause the blues?
 Does playing the blues cause the blues? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: Our14-year-old son is a talented and dedicated musician who mostly plays the Blues – should we be worried about his happiness?
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician

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Should I encourage my preschooler to use the computer?
 Should I encourage my preschooler to use the computer? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: I know that today’s children need to be fully conversant in computers, but at what age? I don’t want my child to fall behind, but I don’t want to encourage computer use in place of the fleeting joys of childhood.
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician

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