{"id":655,"date":"2020-04-21T00:18:48","date_gmt":"2020-04-21T07:18:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/slp\/?p=655"},"modified":"2020-05-08T13:21:14","modified_gmt":"2020-05-08T20:21:14","slug":"supporting-your-childs-language-skills-when-watching-tv-or-movies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/slp\/2020\/04\/21\/supporting-your-childs-language-skills-when-watching-tv-or-movies\/","title":{"rendered":"Supporting your child\u2019s language skills when watching TV or movies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW14199908 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14199908 BCX0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1005 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/slp\/files\/2020\/04\/Image-TV-300x288.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/slp\/files\/2020\/04\/Image-TV-300x288.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/slp\/files\/2020\/04\/Image-TV.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>As we are spending so much time at home, we are facing the dilemma of how to keep our children entertained.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW14199908 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14199908 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW14199908 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14199908 BCX0\">Thoughts of children sitting in front of a screen while many parents are still trying to get some work done dredges up mixed feelings.\u00a0<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW14199908 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14199908 BCX0\">At least they\u2019ll be entertained and kept out of mischief, but we know that too much TV cannot be a good thing.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW14199908 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW142312064 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142312064 BCX0\">But TV does not have to be only negative.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW142312064 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142312064 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW142312064 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142312064 BCX0\">Television (with <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW142312064 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142312064 BCX0\">controlled <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW142312064 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142312064 BCX0\">and <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW142312064 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142312064 BCX0\">limited<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW142312064 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142312064 BCX0\">\u00a0 screen time) can be part of a balanced program for kids.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW142312064 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> You can actually support your child&#8217;s language skills when you watch TV or movies together! Keep reading below or <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/slp\/topic\/general-games-and-activities\/\">click here to download a handout on supporting your child\u2019s language when watching TV or movies and handouts for other activities<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff9900\"><b>Here is how to support your child&#8217;s langauge while watching TV or movies<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1) Watch TV with your child<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Watching TV with your kids allows parents to check the content of what they are viewing and allows parents to provide<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000\" data-contrast=\"none\">input<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span style=\"color: #ff0000\" data-contrast=\"none\">guidance<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000\" data-contrast=\"none\">perspective<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">on what they are seeing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Children who watch educational programs in the company of caregivers\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">actually learn<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0more from the material than children who view without co-viewing caregivers. Why? Children pay more attention to the TV, and view the material as more important, when a parent\/caregiver\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">watches<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with them.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2) TV can help kids learn about a variety of subjects<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If there\u2019s a subject your child enjoys, more likely than not, there is a TV show, movie, or educational YouTube clip that explores the subject in detail.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You might even be surprised to find out how many kids watch and love educational shows aimed at adults \u2013 \u201c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Masterchef<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201d and \u201cWho wants to be a Millionaire\u201d come to mind.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Most children are not able to visit the rainforest or see a giraffe in the wild, but many have seen these things on TV.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3) TV can help build analytical thinking skills<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Asking questions such as \u201c<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What do you think will happen next?<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201d \u201c<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Who did it?<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201d \u201c<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What will the result be?<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201d \u201c<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What could that character have done instead?<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201d will help children learn to think, problem solve, and predict, making TV viewing a more active experience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Compare and contrast: Develop these skills by comparing characters in movies, sitcoms, or even reality shows.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0 You can make a character wall or chart to provide a visual support<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0as well.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4) Use TV and movies to motivate children to read books<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many movies and TV program<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0are based on books.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Encourage children to read the book<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0on their own<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or read the book with younger children<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">then allow them to see the movie.\u00a0 Discussions <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">comparing and contrasting<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the book and the movie will facilitate language development and thinking skills.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-658 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/slp\/files\/2020\/04\/supporting-child-language-watching-tv.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"267\" height=\"247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/slp\/files\/2020\/04\/supporting-child-language-watching-tv.jpg 342w, https:\/\/blogs.sd41.bc.ca\/slp\/files\/2020\/04\/supporting-child-language-watching-tv-300x277.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5) Discuss <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">dvertising<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/b> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Young children often do not understand the difference\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">between the TV programs and the commercials.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0It is\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">important to discuss the role and purpose of advertising.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;469777462&quot;:[3960],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;469777462&quot;:[3960],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thinking skills and creative skills can be developed in older\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">children by discussing and analyzing the methods that advertisers use.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;469777462&quot;:[3960],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a06) <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Good role models and examples on TV can positively influence children &amp; teach social skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Children are influenced by people they see on television, especially other kids.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Obviously, this can have a negative result, but it can be positive too.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0As kids see their favorite characters making positive choices, they will be influenced in a good way.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Parents can also point out positive traits that characters display and thereby spark valuable family discussions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When children of the same age all watch the same program, they talk and recreate parts of that program in their play.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is important for group inclusion as well as the development of social narratives.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">7) You can stop and re-watch the action to give your child time to understand what&#8217;s happening.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Social\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">situations in real life do not have a pause button, and kids with language difficulties\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">can\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">struggle to keep up with\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">conversations and games that evolve rapidly.\u00a0 Using movies, TV shows, or YouTube videos can allo<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">w you to pause the action to discuss what\u2019s happening<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and why a character may have reacted in a certain way.\u00a0 You can draw attention to facial expressions paused on-screen or go back to watch\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">or listen to a scene again<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and get more clues<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Drawing a thought bubble prop and keeping it handy while watching a show can allow you to pause the action and hold up the prop as a visual support to help the child\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">take the perspective of the character and fill in what they are thinking.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are many high-quality animated short videos on YouTube that do not have a lot of language<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in them<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0 This can provide an\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">excellent\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">opportunity for a child to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">practi<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0narrating, story-telling, or\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">providing \u201c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">voice<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">overs<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201d for the characters<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and for them to use their inferencing skills to notice\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">details visually in the films.\u00a0 These shorts can also be a good length for summarizing or\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">practising<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0identifying the main idea.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0 Try having the child\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">practise<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0telling what happened in the video<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, then going to tell a family member who didn\u2019t watch it.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLwrKmNE0H3Fj6asZgVF5Q65yReFrS9oq9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">playlist<\/a> of some YouTube shorts you might want to try.\u00a0 Remember<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">YouTube is always\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">changing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">content being updated.\u00a0 A<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lways preview a video before you play it for a child and minimize any ads that may pop up.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">8) <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TV shows can inspire kids to try new activities and engage in learning.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Children enjoy learning activities more if it involves their favourite characters.\u00a0 TV characters can be <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">very motivating especially for younger children<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which you can use by pulling the characters into other, non-TV activities<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0 For example, p<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">rint out and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">colour<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0pictures of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">favourite<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0characters then make up your own stories and adventures with them, or act out\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">scenes from an episode!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">9) <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TV shows can provide motivation to work on speech sounds.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your child is working on speech sounds, challenge your child to listen for their sound and make a list of words with their target sounds while watching a program.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0 You can help!\u00a0 For non-readers\/non-writers, it is perfectly acceptable to draw the words<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0as well if that will be more motivating and easier for them to recall.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #ff9900\">Useful links<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hanen.org\/SiteAssets\/Helpful-Info\/Articles\/creating-safer-screen-time-for-your-child.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW100600155 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100600155 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Creating Safe(r) Screen Time for Your Child<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW100600155 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hanen.org\/SiteAssets\/Helpful-Info\/Articles\/Television-Watching-Practical-Advice-for-Parents-o.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW193318930 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193318930 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">Television Watching: Practical Advice for Parents<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW193318930 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we are spending so much time at home, we are facing the dilemma of how to keep our children entertained.\u00a0Thoughts of children sitting in front of a screen while many parents are still trying to get some work done dredges up mixed feelings.\u00a0 At least they\u2019ll be entertained and kept out of mischief, but 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