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 … [Read more...] about How Much TV is Your Child Watching?
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The TV show “Atypical”
Netflix has recently released a new television show called, “Atypical.” What is it about? (Spoiler alert) “Atypical” is about an eighteen-year-old boy with autism. The story revolves around him navigating high school and hormones. He is a super intelligent kid, who has social awkwardness and obsessions. The show also includes other storylines around the kid’s family, … [Read more...] about The TV show “Atypical”
Former “Real Housewife” Peggy Tanous on Motherhood & Life After Reality TV
Out of all the women on Bravo’s reality documentary TV program, The Real Housewives of Orange County, Peggy Tanous (who joined the sixth season cast) resonated with me the most. Maybe it was because I empathized with her postpartum depression struggles and noted her courage to talk about it in a very public forum. Maybe it was because she, with her holistic edge, championed for … [Read more...] about Former “Real Housewife” Peggy Tanous on Motherhood & Life After Reality TV
The Importance of TV Training Your Kids
I'm trying desperately to get my third child hooked on the television. I missed the boat completely with my first daughter, all she does is talk through movies and cartoons - it's wretched. My second child can zone out with the best of them, which comes in very handy. But my youngest has a very spirited personality, so it is imperative she be a TV … [Read more...] about The Importance of TV Training Your Kids
GaiamTV Inspires
Recently, I’ve been trying out GaiamTV. My husband and I are really into exercising at home, so GaiamTV is right up our alley. There are loads of exercise DVDs you can stream online, from Power Yoga with Rodney Yee to Jillian Michaels Extreme Shed and Shred. We were already fans of Rodney and Jillian’s workouts, and have some of their DVDs in our home collection. It was … [Read more...] about GaiamTV Inspires