[blparent] Audio materials

[Dena Wainwright]

the more research that is being done regarding exposure to television for 
kids, the more it is being determined that it just isn't good for them, 
unless it's controlled and moderated strictly. I've heard from several 
sources, including the American Pediatric Association (can't remember if 
that's it's correct name) that children under 2 years of age, just shouldn't 
watch television. my pediatrician says it's because kids don't learn by 
watching images on screens, they learn by doing. in fact, we are trying to 
dramatically reduce our television input as a family for this reason.

I've actually seen television become a real problem for some kids; they 
become addicted to it, learn bad behaviors from it, act out when they can't 
watch it, refuse to engage in other activities in favor of watching it, etc. 
I know some of this is also how closely monitored the child is by his 
parents. issues like that just don't arise over night.

having said all that, I agree with you that there are "good" and "bad" kids 
programs. I'm a fan of PBS Kids shows that actually teach something, and are 
not violent or age-inappropriate. it is really amazing how many cartoons are 
violent, or how many teach messages that we simply wouldn't otherwise expose 
our kids to. e.g., the whole princess waits (depressed and lonely) for 
prince charming to ride in and rescue her.

I read a really good article a few weeks ago that suggested you could 
maximize the experience of watching television by engaging the child as you 
watch the program. the article suggested that you pre-record programs (like 
sesame street), and get the child to actively participate as you watch. 
e.g., if the number of the day on sesame street is "3," you could pause the 
show and ask your child to go find you three of something (crayons, blocks, 
etc.). similarly, if the letter is "r," you could ask your child to go find 
you something in the house that starts with "r."

Dena


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <kate02 at bellsouth.net>
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Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 9:02 AM
Subject: Re: [blparent] Audio materials


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> What exactly do you disapprove of in TV for kids?  I’m just curious, if 
> you would like I can give a few examples of good kid’s programming.
>
> Kate
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> From: Scott Lawlor <sklawlor at mac.com>
>>
>> I have old time radio shows for kids.  I think these would be better for 
>> the
>> kid than all the crap that's on tv these days.
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (IS)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>
>> To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 7:19 AM
>> Subject: [blparent] Audio materials
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>> > Hi.
>> > What are you guys doing for various audio materials for your kids? 
>> > Aside
>> > from the library and NLS which I know about, what else is out there?
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