Keeping Kids Healthy: Effects of TV on Kids

Parents today have a seemingly endless choice of television programs and videos to show their children. Some of them are even advertised as “educational.” But the American Academy of Pediatrics says that children under two shouldn't watch any TV – none at all! Why not? And is that really realistic for parents today? How much television should your child really be watching – and can she actually learn something while she's sitting there? Join Dr Winnie King and a group of parents and kids who talk with experts to get the real story on where TV should fit in to your family's life.

Guests:

Chantel Dixon, Age 4 Michaela Dixon, Age 7 Theolinda Dixon, Mother of Chantel and Michaela Justine Simons, Mother and TV Producer Sandra Sheppard, Executive Producer of Cyberchase Kristen Martin, Executive Producer of Cyberchase David Hirmes, Online Producer of Cyberchase Michael Rich, MD, MPH - Pediatrician; Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Director of the Center on Media and Child Health Claire Lerner, LCSW - Social Worker; Director of Parenting Resources, Zero To Three; Columnist, American Baby Magazine

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