Last week I saw on the news there was a study done with kids and TV. Basically, they found that background TV is not good for kids playing in the room. They found they moved from toy to toy, and see this as a cause for childhood learning disorders.
Those of you who know me, know I love tv. I ALWAYS have it on, it keeps me company when Aho is gone. I would notice James would do exactly what they talked about. He would be on the floor playing, and would stop and watch tv, start playing again, stop and watch. After I saw the study, I decided I would turn the tv off. I have it off when James is awake, whether he is down on the floor playing or not.
A few months ago I bought some music from a company called BRITE. I grew up on this, and wanted my kids to as well. So, I will turn the music on and sing to James as he plays. We love it. Aho is starting to learn the songs as well, and will sing to James as well. I haven't noticed a difference in him, but I have with me. I get down on the floor and play with him more, sing and talk to him more. I don't need to watch every show, and am ok if I miss some. It is a bit hard, because I do like watching some things, but I decided that time with my baby is more important that the shows I watch. Basically, the reason for the post: It is a LOT easier than I thought it would be, and I love playing with my baby!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
4 comments:
you're such a good example...i need to try this!
i'm gonna try it too...you're so right - time with ahonui is SO MUCH more important than whatever is on TV! thanks for the tip, mel. what a great mommy.
That makes me feel better about canceling our Direct TV... Although we still have the local chanels & the kids watch some shows like Sesame Street-- But I'm glad you posted this; I'll have to remember to try'n turn the tv off when the kids aren't attentively watching it. -And I should get some good kids music...Leka Loves music and to sing & Austin loves to dance.
Good motherly advice!!
I love it! We never had cable but my husband is always having a moving playing in the backgroud. I wish he could grasp this concept. It was easy for me not to have the tv on and your right. The change in the parents is so much more rewarding for the family!
Post a Comment