Using the TV as a Conversation Tool with Children

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Most children spend more time watching TV than talking to their parents. If that’s the situation in your household, then check out these five ways to use television programming to start a conversation with your kids. Timing of the conversation, using open-ended questions, developing critical viewing skills, capitalizing on awkward TV topics, and dealing with unsettling news stories are all crucial components. Read more about Using TV programming to talk to your kids.