National TV-Turn Off Week is about taking a healthy break from TV to focus on activities that are more academically, socially and physically rewarding.  

There is little doubt that television influences the attitudes, behaviors and values of children before they can walk, talk, read or write.  Children in the United States view an average of 3 to 4 hours of TV every day.  Children who watch little or no TV tend to do better in school, read more books and exercise regularly.

 

Learn more about the impact TV has on children, TV alternatives, and smarter TV viewing.

Turn Off the TV Childhood Professionals Information

• Brain Development and Impact of Television
• Pre-reading Skills in Young Children
• Early Nutrition and Food Experiences
• Children are Active and Energetic
• Tips for Early Childhood Professionals...Limit the Negative Effects of TV Violence

Professional Newsletters

• Foodlines for Professionals Newsletter
• Ready to Succeed
• "Let's Eat Healthy!" Preschool Nutrition News
• "Let's Eat Healthy!" Nutrition News