Today's Tip for Families

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04-25-2023

Use TV as a Tool to Teach Problem-Solving

In real life, problems don’t get resolved in 30 minutes the way they often do on TV shows. But watching a show with your child can lead to a useful discussion about ways to solve problems in real life.

After watching a show featuring a sticky situation together, turn off the how and talk. Was what happened on the screen the most effective way to solve the problem? What are some other things the characters could have done? Has your child ever faced a similar situation? What happened?

Experts recommend that families use TV and other screen media as tools, rather than simply as entertainment. Watch with your child, and interact together while you are watching. Help your children think analytically about the things they see.


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