TV OR NOT TV? "Barney." I'm quite sure our During the winter months mornings would not be the same when children are mostly likely without these familiar friends! to be found indoors, many may The key is to establish a be found in front of the televi- healthy pattern of television sion screen during a large por- viewing in your home that meets tion of the day. We know that the needs of all family members, children in the U.S. view an and that fits the values and average of 3-5 hours of television ideals that you hope to instill in daily, and that television view- the lives of young children. Here ing time increases from the are some suggestions to help you preschool years through the along the way. early teens. We also know & lot ‘Decide on a maximum time about the negative effects that length for television viewing for television violence and uncen- each family member. This is best sored viewing can have on chil- done by involving the entire dren. Many parents, myself family in the decision. When included, may find themselves children help to set the length of asking all-important question ■ their daily television viewing, "TV or not TV"? ■ they will be more likely to coop- With its unlimited potential erate, with patents. Remember for both education and enter- thafT.%Jien children spend 3-5 tain ment, if would be wrong to hours "a day watching television, conclude that all television view- their time for other productive ing is harmful to children. In activities like reading and talk fact, television programming * n B others is severely limit that is designed with the chgd in ed. 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These conferences and seminars are an excellent way to pick up some tips that might improve your business or peak your interest in starting ope.” 1 Here is a list of conferences and seminars you might want to pht on your calendar. On Tuesday, January 27, "Marketing is the Key to Success" part of the 1998 Pennsylvania Vegetable Con ference to be held in Hershey, for information contact: PA Vegetable Growers Association 4 (717) 694-3596. The Pennsylvania/M Direct Marketing HOLTRY’S EQUIPMENT Roxbury, Pa. 717-532-7261 Lancaster Farming, Saturday, January 24, 1998-B3 from a variety of social and edu- cational experiences. 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