The elephant in the living room : make television work for your kids / Dimitri A. Christakis and Frederick J. Zimmerman.
Christakis, Dimitri Alexander.; Zimmerman, Frederick J., 1934-
2006
HQ784.T4 C545 2006 (Mapit)
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Title The elephant in the living room : make television work for your kids / Dimitri A. Christakis and Frederick J. Zimmerman.
Author Christakis, Dimitri Alexander.
ISBN 1594862761 (alk. paper)
9781594862762
Publication Details [Emmaus Pa.] : Rodale : Distributed to the Book trade by Holtzbrinck Publishers, c2006.
Language English
Description x, 262 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Call Number HQ784.T4 C545 2006
Dewey Decimal Classification 302.23/45083
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references (p. 239-252) and index.
Added Author Zimmerman, Frederick J., 1934-
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Looking at the elephant
Staying in focus : television and attention
Going to school : television and education
Naughty or nice? television's effects on aggression and prosocial behaviors
Asleep at the switch : television and sleep problems
Does the screen add or remove 10 pounds? television, body image, and obesity
Risky behavior and risky business : sex, booze, and MTV
The captive wallet : children and the TV marketing juggernaut
Getting to mindful viewing : rethinking, restructuring, and reducing television
Epilogue : making television work for all children
Appendix 1: selected emphasis areas of television programs by age
Appendix 2: internet resources for parents.

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