{"id":31946,"date":"2014-06-17T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-06-17T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.mainelyseo.com\/cdi-upgrade\/?p=31946"},"modified":"2019-07-23T16:54:14","modified_gmt":"2019-07-23T23:54:14","slug":"fun-ways-pull-kids-away-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/children-media-safety\/fun-ways-pull-kids-away-tv\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun Ways to Pull Your Kids Away From the TV"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/12-Fun-ways-to-pull-your-kids-away-from-the-TV_mini.webp 500w,https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/12-Fun-ways-to-pull-your-kids-away-from-the-TV_mini-100x66.webp 100w,https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/12-Fun-ways-to-pull-your-kids-away-from-the-TV_mini-400x267.webp 400w,https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/12-Fun-ways-to-pull-your-kids-away-from-the-TV_mini-200x133.webp 200w,https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/12-Fun-ways-to-pull-your-kids-away-from-the-TV_mini-50x33.webp 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/12-Fun-ways-to-pull-your-kids-away-from-the-TV_mini.jpg\" height=\"334\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/12-Fun-ways-to-pull-your-kids-away-from-the-TV_mini.jpg 500w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/12-Fun-ways-to-pull-your-kids-away-from-the-TV_mini-100x66.jpg 100w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/12-Fun-ways-to-pull-your-kids-away-from-the-TV_mini-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/12-Fun-ways-to-pull-your-kids-away-from-the-TV_mini-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/12-Fun-ways-to-pull-your-kids-away-from-the-TV_mini-50x33.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-31947 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"12 Fun ways to pull your kids away from the TV_mini\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture>Too much television has a detrimental effect on all of us. It\u2019s been linked to obesity, particularly in children. Media exposure has also been correlated with aggression in children and risky behavior. We know that all of that exposure to the images in media can distort a viewer\u2019s sense of reality. It can be difficult to pull children away from the television. But with a little creativity and fun, time away from the television can be easy.<\/p>\n<p>Family Game Night<\/p>\n<p>Declare one night each week family game night. That means no television, for children or adults. Pull out the board games and make an evening of it. These are the nights your children will remember and children of all ages can enjoy this weekly tradition.<\/p>\n<p>Indoor Camping<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no electricity in nature and certainly none when you go camping. Pull the children away by enjoying an indoor camping excursion. No lights, no electronics, and no television. Tell spooky stories around a flashlight campfire. (This is better suited to children in elementary or middle school.)<\/p>\n<p>Make Your Own Movies<\/p>\n<p>Get out the video camera and challenge your children to make their own television or movies. Have them write the script, design the costumes, and set the stage. Depending on the initiative and enthusiasm of your children, this event could last all weekend. Once the movies are complete, you can sit down and enjoy them together as a family.<\/p>\n<p>Challenge Them<\/p>\n<p>If you have older children, consider challenging them to a month or more without television. Maybe consider incentivizing it with something they\u2019ll appreciate, like a gift card to the local theater. You might find that once they get used to the fact that the television isn&#8217;t an option, they\u2019ll become more social and active.<\/p>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/family-living\/kids-media-safety\/television\/babies-television\/\">Should Babies and Toddlers Watch Television?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Get Out of the House<\/p>\n<p>When the weather is warm and the sun sets later in the day, it\u2019s easier to get out of the house. Go for a walk, drive, or bike ride with the family. Head to the park to play Frisbee or catch. Drive to the biggest playground in your community and let your children play until they\u2019re exhausted and ready to sleep. If you have access to a pool, that\u2019s a surefire way to spend a great summer evening.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, remember that you make the rules in the house. It&#8217;s your choice to have no-television rules and guidelines. Many families are learning that living without a television in the home isn\u2019t as much of a hardship as they thought it would be. It can bring the family together.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Too much television has a detrimental effect on all of us. It\u2019s been linked to obesity, particularly in children. 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