Nursery World - Home learning - A parent's guide to...Television time

Too much TV can have a negative impact on development, but when
managed well it can actually be a valuable addition to children's
everyday experiences. Penny Tassoni explains.

Televisions are a standard feature in most people's homes. Things have moved on since the early days - now colour images, wide screens and surround sound speakers make TV more enjoyable than ever, while DVDs and children's channels have done away with restricted availability of programmes.

But children can now in theory watch hours at a time, leading to concerns about the impact on children's development. So what are the issues around children watching television, how can it be used positively and how can you reduce children's reliance on it?

FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TV

1. Not all screen time is the same

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