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• 4 Arguments for the Elimination of Television
  Review of 4 Arguments for the Elimination of Television by Jerry Mander.
  
  
• 6 Ways to Make Reading To Your Child A Habit
  
  
• About
  The purpose of this site is not just to focus on the negative aspects of the TV habit (although an awareness of the bad things about TV is a powerful motivator to help you stop watching). The purpose of this site is to show you how life can be so much more fun, meaningful and just plain good without television!
  
  
• Addicted to Audio Books
  Confessions of one audio book addict!
  
  
• Audio Book Phobic?
  Don't be afraid of audio books! Here are some myths about audiobooks.
  
  
• Audio Books
  Audio books are a wonderful substitute for television.
  
  
• Backyard Snow Activities for Children
  
  
• Bored Kids
  Are the kids bored out of their minds? Here is a list of fun things for bored kids to do.
  
  
• Challenging Your Preschooler’s Mind
  
  
• Cheap Fun For The Kids
  Turning off the TV means coming up with some creative ideas to have good cheap fun with the kids. Here are some great ideas to get you started.
  
  
• Cheap Romantic Ideas
  Turn off the TV and romance your love with these cheap romantic ideas for dates and mini getaways together!
  
  
• Child Audio Books- Gotta Love 'Em!
  Audio books for children- why they're so great for kids, and some recommendations for audio book titles for children.
  
  
• Create family memories
  Did you know that research has found that doing simple rituals enhances our feelings of togetherness and family belonging by almost 20 percent? What’s more, those home traditions and customs also increase our kids’ social skills and development. Here are nine simple, no-cost secrets moms are using to create happy memories
  
  
• Creative Play Store
  Creative Play Online Store
  
  
• Does TV Make You Fat?
  Does tv make you fat? How?
  
  
• Fake News and other reasons not to watch TV news
  TV news can be a source of half truth and bias. Where can you get your news if not from TV?
  
  
• Family Dinner
  How to take back the family dinner hour.
  
  
• Five Best Ever Children’s Books for Babies
  
  
• Five Best Ever Children’s Books for Toddlers
  
  
• Five Best Ever Classic Books for Young Children
  
  
• Five Best Ever Nighttime Books for Young Children
  
  
• Focus On The Positive
  TV is mostly negative. Here are some tips on how to focus on the positive things in order to have a peaceful, happier life.
  
  
• Fun with Children: Making Memories on a Budget
  
  
• Games for School Age Kids
  If you're trying to keep the TV off, help your kids stay entertained. Here are some great ideas for fun and educational games for your school age kids.
  
  
• Games for Toddlers
  
  
• Get the Kids Outdoors This Summer
  
  
• How The Media Affects Teen Girls
  Is it really true that teenage girls and television media equals low self-esteem? How does the media affect teen girls?
  
  
• How To Curb Your Television Viewing Habits
  Are your television viewing habits out of control? Here's how to curb the tv viewing habit with 3 easy steps.
  
  
• Instead of TV
  A ton of fun things to do instead of TV
  
  
• Is TV Satan?
  I do not really think that we are all guilty of worshiping the god of the underworld. I am, however, quite turned off by the amount of affection and devotion we give to the unworthy television.
  
  
• Kids and TV
  Articles about kids and tv.
  
  
• Kids Pretend Play
  Here are some great ideas for pretend play for your kids, and they don't cost a bundle either.
  
  
• Less Time In Front Of The TV for Kids
  Several benefits that occur when kids spend less time in front of the TV
  
  
• Life Before TV- The Good Old Days
  It's funny how the critics lament the passing of the "good old days". They wonder what happened to communities, neighborhoods, civic virtue, or family values. Pundits rant at the right and the left, blaming each or the other. Yet, the biggest change over the last two generations has been the advent of television.
  
  
• Madonna Calls TV Trash
  Madonna doesn't let her kids watch TV, calling it trash. Why?
  
  
• Media Overkill- Hungry for Overkill
  A tongue-in-cheek look at the way media distorts what people think is important and the overkill they engage in. Witty but it makes the point!
  
  
• Messages on TV
  What message do we send to our kids when we spend hours watching tv?
  
  
• Negative Effects Of Reality TV
  The so-called television reality shows such as "Big Brother" are catering to those in our society who prefer to "dumb-down" their intelligence. And just look at the size of the audience that programs like this command. This is actually very good news for those of us who detest trash like this. Find out why.
  
  
• News Blogs
  How to get your news from blogs instead of tv.
  
  
• Obesity and television
  Heavy television viewing leads to obesity according to modern studies. What is the connection?
  
  
• Old Fashioned Ways to Inspire Children
  Some good old fashioned ways to play with children. Inspire their creativity with these ideas!
  
  
• Radio Control Hobby
  Starting a radio control hobby can be a great activity for you and your family to enjoy together.
  
  
• Reading Room | Decorating creating a family reading room
  How to create and decorate a family reading room
  
  
• Remember Coloring Books?
  Coloring books aren't dead, and they're more fun than ever. Let's take a moment to rediscover coloring books that we remember from our own childhood.
  
  
• Stop Watching TV?
  Want to stop watching tv? This woman's story might motivate you to do just that!
  
  
• Storytelling- Ten Reasons to Tell your Kids Stories
  The many benefits of storytelling for your kids.
  
  
• Storytelling Tips | Thrill the kids with storytelling
  click here for lots of storytelling tips- keep your kids mesmerized!
  
  
• Submit
  What do you do instead of watching TV? We would love to hear your ideas!
  
  
• Teach Your Child To Count
  You can teach your child numbers and how to count, without the aid of a puppet on television. Here are five great ways to get started
  
  
• Teach Your Young Child Their Colors
  Young children don't have to learn about colors from TV. Teach them yourself with these fun tips.
  
  
• Teaching Shapes to Children
  
  
• Teaching Your Child to Read
  Kids who love to read have incentive to turn off the TV! Here are five tips for teaching your child how to read and have fun doing it.
  
  
• Television and Depression
  Does television cause depression? How turning off the tube can increase self esteem and happiness.
  
  
• Television Articles
  Articles about television and its negative effects. Articles about why TV watching is bad for your family, health and finances.
  
  
• Television Family time suffers
  Family life suffers when television takes over family time. Here are some ways to tame the TV beast.
  
  
• Television News
  Television news programs are just about the worst way to get news. Follow these basic guidelines to get a better picture of the world around you.
  
  
• Television, Business, Productivity
  Is television having a negative impact on your productivity and the success of your home business?
  
  
• The Awful Truth About Television
  
  
• The Plug In Drug
  The Plug In Drug by Marie Winn- Why every parent should read this book.
  
  
• The Rewards of Going TV Free
  The rewards and benefits for families in reducing time spent in fron of the television.
  
  
• Things For Kids To Do
  Things for kids to do after turning off the television. Teaching kids how to play again!
  
  
• Tips From Subscribers
  Some tips submitted from Instead of TV newsletter subscribers
  
  
• Tired of TV Trash?
  Too much of today’s television and radio is simply trashy.
  
  
• Toddlers and TV
  Concerned about the effects of too much tv on toddlers? You should be. Here's why and what to do about it.
  
  
• TV Addict
  Are you a TV addict? What are you really doing to yourself by being a slave to television?
  
  
• TV Addiction
  Is TV Addiction real and how can tv addiction harm you? What are the symptoms? What can you do about addiction to TV?
  
  
• TV and Kids: Exposing the Damage
  Does tv watching damage our kids? What evidence is there and what should be done about it?
  
  
• TV and Teens
  Teens watching too much TV? Some quick ideas to get them off the couch.
  
  
• TV and the Family
  Collection of articles on how TV affects the family.
  
  
• TV and Video Games
  What affect does TV and video games have on our kids?
  
  
• TV And Your Health
  Articles and studies on the effects of TV viewing on your health. How TV causes obesity.
  
  
• TV and Your Time
  Articles about TV and your time. How TV takes away from more important and fulfilliing activities.
  
  
• TV as a Medium
  Is there anything inherently unhealthy or bad about TV as a medium? Here are some thought provoking articles on the subject.
  
  
• TV attention
  TV grabs your attention like no other medium. Why does it do this and is it healthy?
  
  
• TV Corrodes Community and Democracy
  What effect does watching TV for hours every day have on you as a citizen? You might be surprised.
  
  
• TV Fitness
  TV affects your fitness habits, no doubt. Here's some motivation to get off the couch.
  
  
• TV Free Family Site
  Instead of TV- What can you do when you're limiting TV in your life? 101 ideas. Studies and research on tv's harmful effects.
  
  
• Tv Makes kids NAG
  Have you noticed that TV makes kids nag and beg for new stuff? Here is how to tame the commercial monster.
  
  
• TV sexual content encourages teens to experiment
  What effect does sexual content on TV have on teens? Sex is depicted as easy and responsibility free on television. How does this impact a teen's view of sex?
  
  
• TV Violence Affects Children
  How does tv violence affect children? What do studies show about the negative effects of tv violence on children?
  
  
• TV Violence Effects - what are the effects of viewing TV violence?
  What have studies shown as to the effects on TV violence for kids and society?
  
  
• TV Zombie
  Anyone who's seen a kid watching TV has noticed that zombie look they get. What are the effects of this?
  
  
• TV's Effect On Your Family
  How does TV affect you and your family? Stop and observe. Look deeply into your kids zombie-like eyes as they watch TV. Compare that to the look in their eyes as they play outdoors. How do YOU look when watching TV? Take pictures if necessary.
  
  
• Unplug From The TV Matrix
  The TV creates an artificial reality, and drains people of their valuable time and energy...and money. It is only when a person unplugs from the 'TV Matrix’ that their real life begins.
  
  
• Unplugging The Plug In Drug
  Synopsis of Unplugging the Plug In Drug by Marie Winn
  
  
• Watching TV Causes Obesity
  Watching television causes obesity- so get over it and turn off the TV.
  
  
• What's So Real About Reality TV
  What is so real about reality TV? Put 20 people on an island and tell them to live off the land as if they were all on their own. Yeah, like that's real!
  
  
• Winter Fun
  Need ideas for some winter fun for the kids? Here's some suggestions that won't break the bank.