This half-hour
"Families in Focus" program explores the effects
of television viewing on early childhood development. According
to the U.S. Department of Education, children in the United
States watch an average of 3 to 5 hours of television every
day. Research has shown that as the amount of time spent
watching TV goes up, the amount of time devoted to other
important aspects of life such as social development and
physical activity decreases. The panel considers the impact
of television viewing on children under the age of six.
It considers television as a learning tool, the potential
negative effects of TV viewing, and the impact on the child's
overall health.
Tape piece - Produced by Paula M. Levine,
this segment will examine the issue of tv viewing and early
childhood development. We will talk with an educational psychologist
and follow the story of one family who is conscience about
the amount of tv viewing their kids can watch while also using
television as a learning tool. It features Thom Gencarelli,
PhD., Deputy Chair, Dept of Broadcasting at Montclair State
University. In addition, we visit with the Bollinger family
who share with us how television impacts their daily lives.
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Dr. Rosemarie Truglio |
Dr. Steven Tobias |
Stephen Gass |
Cheryl Gotthelf |
Guests
Dr. Rosemarie Truglio - Developmental Psychologist
and Vice President of Education and Research for Sesame
Workshop.
Dr. Steven Tobias – Child Psychologist
and Director for the Center for Family and Child Development.
Stephen Gass - Creator of the direct-to-DVD
"Eebee's (E-bees) Adventures," an interactive
DVD for infants and toddlers.
Cheryl Gotthelf - A 20-year veteran in
children's media whose credits include launching "Clifford
the Big Red Dog" and "Maya and Miguel."
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