Inspirational tips for kids include less television time
The presence of "educational" children's programming on television and on DVD can give parents an excuse to set their toddler down in front of a screen for hours each day.
However, experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) report that kids may not actually be learning anything from the programs, but they could learn a lot from parental interaction.
In an AAP survey, researchers found that 90 percent of parents with kids 2 years old and younger allow their children to view some sort of media. Of these youngsters, the average time spent in front of a television or computer was two hours daily.
The scientists reviewed much of the programming labeled "educational" and found that the children to whom the videos were being marketed were likely too young to understand the information presented.
Moreover, they noted that unstructured playtime with parents or other kids is an integral part of the learning process and cannot be replaced with media.
"In today's 'achievement culture,' the best thing you can do for your young child is to give her a chance to have unstructured play – both with you and independently. Children need this in order to figure out how the world works," said lead author Ari Brown, M.D.
Parents should begin assisting their children with developing a mind-body-spirit connection at a young age. Such inspirational tips for living apply to the whole family.
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