Preschoolers

Is it okay for my kids to fall asleep in front of the TV?
Is it okay for my kids to fall asleep in front of the TV? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: My children like to watch TV before bed, and they often fall asleep while it’s still on. I have a feeling that that’s not good for them, but I’m not sure why. Can you offer any guidance?

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If my kids grow up without TV, will they feel left out?
If my kids grow up without TV, will they feel left out? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: Our family does not have a TV or video game system in our house since my husband and I don’t approve of the shows and games that are out there. Some of my friends tell us that the kids will feel left out of social groups since they won’t know about the shows and characters their friends talk about. What do you think?

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How should parents introduce TV to their kids after they turn 2?
How should parents introduce TV to their kids after they turn 2? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: I am an educator, and I often recommend to parents that they follow the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for no TV under age 2. I’d love to be able to tell parents how to go about introducing TV to kids after they turn 2. What do you recommend I say to them?

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My daughter got scared by a movie, what should I do?
My daughter got scared by a movie, what should I do? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: Last week, my 2-year-old daughter watched the Disney movie The Jungle Book. She hasn’t stopped talking about how scary the characters were and how she’s having bad dreams about them, but she keeps asking the watch the movie. We decided to put the movie away until she’s a little older. Did we make the right decision? How can we address this subject with her as we move forward?

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