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Video: Is TV Really That Bad for Kids?

By JuiceBoxJungle, Parenting.com

Sure, you've heard over and over again that too much TV is bad for kids. But how much is too much? And how are you going to get anything done if you don't let them get in some screen time?

In this video:

  • 20% of moms polled by Parenting.com lie about how much TV their kids watch.
  • 50% of parents polled by JuiceBoxJungle would rather give up alcohol than television.
  • Learn what really happens to kids' brains while they're glued to the tube.
  • Anyone who says they don't let their kids watch TV is probably lying. We've got techniques that'll help you continue using the electronic babysitter while minimizing brain rot.

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