As most parents of small children will reluctantly admit, nothing can occupy a child quite like television. Unfortunately, the scientific evidence suggests that using the boob tube as a babysitter has ...

But, experts say, studies show that TV does not boost babies intelligence. And while there s no significant evidence that TV hurts babies, it s clearly not the best way for them to learn, says Dr.

Like many parents of young children, I tend to think of TV as junk food and books as vegetables. I try to limit the amount of time my kids spending watching television, but I don't similarly try to ...

It’s 5:30 p.m. on a Wednesday. Dinner isn’t ready, your partner isn’t home yet and two needy little kids won’t let you chop an onion. What’s a parent to do? Consider the TV, potentially the most ...