CAMPAIGN
Hey, Mom and Dad! Do you know…?
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics:
- Children watch about 4 hours of TV every day.
- Active play time is needed to develop mental, physical and social skills.
- Children who watch violence on TV are more likely to display aggressive behavior.
- Young children do not know the difference between programs and commercials.
Set Your Family Free From Watching TV!
- Limit children’s TV viewing to 1 to 2 hours (or less) of quality programming per day.
- Play games, inside or outside.
- Go to a park or playground.
- Dance to music.
- Ride your bike.
- Take a walk.
- Talk with your children.
Here are some great downloads to help you "Turn off the TV and Turn on Life!"
Make the Pledge - with this kid's pledge form
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TV OFF Sign - Tape this sign to your TV to help keep it off
Download PDF
Screen Free Activites - Use this list as a guide to turn off the tv,
and activities to do once it's off
Download PDF
TV Turn Off Campaign Flyer
Download PDF
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