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Movies For
The Whole Family
Movies
offer great entertainment. They can amuse, inspire, inform, improve human
understanding and provide a break from the stress of every day life.
 The American Academy of Pediatrics wants parents
to know that media does have an impact on children and teens which can be
positive or negative. We encourage you to read
Understanding the
Impact of Media on Children and Teens.
Also, new
research on brain development has uncovered that the inappropriate TV
viewing habits of kids and teens can result in learning and behavior
problems. These are outlined in
Understanding TV's
effects on the developing brain.
Some basic guidelines include:
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Make a media plan.
Schedule media times and choices in advance, just as you would other
activities.
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Set media time limits.
Limit children's total screen time. The AAP recommends no more than 1
to 2 hours of quality TV and videos per day and NONE for children under
the age of 2.
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Make media a family activity.
Whenever possible, use media with your children and discuss what they
see, hear, and read.
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Set family guidelines for media
content. Check the the content and consult guides
such as:
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