- Set limits on the amount of time your family spends watching TV, playing video games, and being on the computer.
- Help your child find FUN things to do
besides watching TV, like acting out favorite books or stories, or
doing a family art project. Your child may find that creative play is
more interesting than TV.
- Encourage your child to get up and move during commercials and discourage snacking when the TV is on.
Be a Positive Role
ModelChildren are good learners and they often mimic what they see. Choose
healthy foods and active pastimes for yourself. Your children will
learn to follow healthy habits that last a lifetime.
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