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How Much Television Does Your Child Watch?

babysugar — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:00:39 -0700

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. That may sound like a lot but when you start to add up those hours of Sesame Street and bouts of Sprout, it may be more realistic than she suspected.

How many hours of the boob tube does your babe watch a week?

It's Time to Bid Adieu to Jon, Kate, and Their 8

babysugar — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:48:25 -0700

Turn out the lights . . . the party's over. The reality show that once focused on a fun-loving and wildly entertaining family is coming to a halt. Jon and Kate Plus 8 captured the hearts of viewers (including our own) all over the country. The adorable children and their parents made the TLC show a hit, but it was the parent's marital demise that made it a phenomenon. While many couples could relate to their bickering, it got to be too much for the Gosselins themselves and eventually led to the announcement of their separation and divorce. As it often happens, things have turned sour and until the two can reconcile differences and iron matters out privately, TLC is turning off the cameras and refusing to air anymore dirty laundry . . . literally.

Perhaps the lack of camera crews will allow the family to focus on what is important and bring some sanity, or at least normalcy, to the wee ones' lives. While 63 percent of LilSugar readers believed the show should be canceled, will you be sad to see it go?

If you want to dish about all things Jon and Kate Plus 8, join the discussion in the Jon and Kate Plus 8 Group in the LilSugar community!

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For a bittersweet look back at photos of the family and episode recaps and quizzes from this past season, read more.

Jon and Kate Plus 8: "School Days" episode

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Jon and Kate Plus 8: "Time to Organize" episode

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Jon and Kate Plus 8: "Tea Party & Snakes" episode

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Jon and Kate Plus 8: "Farm to Table" episode

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Jon and Kate Plus 8: "Dude Ranch and Dress Up" episode

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Jon and Kate Plus 8: "Battleship and Barber" episode

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Jon and Kate Plus 8: "Beach and Kitchen Reveal" episode

Jon and Kate Plus 8: "Vacations & Renovations" and "Backyard Camping" episode

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Tell Mommy: Do You Limit Your Child's TV Time?

LilSugar — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0800

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.

With this in mind, do you limit your tot's TV time?

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How Many Children Are in These Blended Families?

LilSugar — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:00:07 -0700

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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Will You Watch the Duggar Show?

babysugar — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:00:56 -0700

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.

Another large family, the Duggars from Arkansas, are planning on introducing their 19 member clan to the boob tube starting next week on the Discovery Health show "17 Kids and Counting." As child number 18 is set to arrive near New Year's Eve, the Duggar family keeps expanding and making headlines every time it does. Either way, I'm sure it will be fascinating to watch a crew that large operate as one.

I'll tune in for at least one episode. Will you?

Photo courtesy of Discovery Health

Wee TV Cartoon Quiz, Take Two!

LilSugar — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 06:00:00 -0700

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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Wee TV Cartoon Quiz

LilSugar — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:00:50 -0700

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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Television Moms Quiz

babysugar — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:00:59 -0700

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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Television Family Pop Quiz!

babysugar — Sat, 17 May 2008 05:00:20 -0700

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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Do You Have a Boob Tube Baby?

babysugar — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:00:33 -0800

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%.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children under two–years–of–age not watch any television and those over two should have very limited exposure.

Do you let your lil one watch television?

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