Sugar Editorial Picks
Oct 30, 2009 -
It seems most every mother I know is guilty of placing their child in front of the television for a minute or two so they can cook a meal or make a call to the pediatrician without interruptions. Before they know it, a minute turns into an hour and soon enough, cartoons are mama's new babysitter. A new study says toddlers are watching 32 or more hours of television a week.
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Oct 15, 2009 -
Turn out the lights . . .
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Dec 03, 2008 -
A recent study from the University of Chicago found that television might not be turning our children's minds to mush after all. According to the study the boob tube can help expose lil ones to the outside world and those who watch it actually do slightly better on tests. Of course, what your child is watching, and how long he is watching it needs to be factored in.
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Sep 26, 2008 -
The couple's quiz stumped some lilsugar readers while others passed with flying colors so let's give blended families a go. See if you can tally up the grand total of children between these two television parents — one is a recent show and others are blasts back to the past. Test your knowledge by taking this quiz!
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Sep 24, 2008 -
We know the Gosselin family has a loyal fan base and we think it's deservedly so. Daddy Jon and mama Kate make the most of their life with eight darling kiddos that light up the screen. From hectic grocery runs to chaotic birthday parties, the family somehow seems to manage it all with a bit of elbow grease and plenty of smiles.
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Sep 14, 2008 -
Some lilsugar readers knew more tot television trivia than they imagined when they took our cartoon quiz the other day. Here's your chance to challenge yourself!
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Take the quiz
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Sep 12, 2008 -
Though most moms prefer their kids played outside to sitting in front of the boob tube, lots of children catch a show or two on a daily basis. And, before you know it parents know the characters names and are picking up television phrases. Take this quiz and test your knowledge!
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Jun 26, 2008 -
Like many of us, TV moms are often the glue that holds their family together. Through the years, television has evolved to showcase all kinds of moms from homemakers to working women to single mamas. Take my quiz and see how well you know them!
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May 17, 2008 -
How well do you know your television family ties? This pop quiz will take you through the 80s, 90s and present family sitcoms. Take this test and see how much you know!
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Feb 04, 2008 -
Television can be a quick fix for kids when mama needs a few minutes to herself. However, a study released in 2004 indicated,
Early television exposure in children ages 1-3 is associated with attention problems at age 7. Each hour of television watched per day at ages 1-3 increases the risk of attention problems, such as ADHD, at age 7 by almost 10%.
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