Here I've compiled a list of some great websites for parents who are looking for alternatives to TV.
As the children's television writer here at Suite 101, I feel compelled to write about alternatives to television. We’re experiencing a health crisis with childhood obesity reaching an all-time high, and I feel that excessive television viewing is part of the problem. I am a concerned parent and teacher who feels that children spend too much time in front of the tube when they really need to be engaged in active play. Therefore, I’ve compiled the following list to help you decrease the amount of time your kids spend in front of the TV:
10 TV Alternatives for Toddlers
Primetime Fun: Alternatives to TV
Turn on the Fun without Turning on TV
TV-Free: 25 Fun Things to Do when the TV is Off
And don’t forget to check out my latest article:
Baby’s First Moves DVD: New Baby Einstein DVD Raises Questions about Infants and Television
