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Mamas of TV Free Children Rollcall started by MamaAllNatural (9/26/04 at 2:19pm) 1 2 3…77	Hi all, I'm moving this here as a sort of TV-Free archive.... 3/25/08 at 6:55pm by Arwyn	1,526	54,504
Introductions started by Arwyn (3/25/08 at 12:56am) 1 2 3 4 5	Our goal at the start was to keep our son away from TV for... 1/15/09 at 7:58am by mumFu	93	6,359
Do You Tell the Names of Licenced Characters? started by LittleYellow (3/25/08 at 11:18pm) 1 2 3	My 2-year old knows who Elmo is and I was completely shocked.... 7/7/08 at 7:50pm by SantaMonica	55	3,385
I did not expect this kind of hostility! started by threadbey (4/28/08 at 3:15pm) 1 2 3	We just watch videos, we don't get any reception really, and... 7/28/08 at 6:13pm by roostery	50	4,160
let's make a list: 100 things we like to do instead of watching TV started by suziek (7/28/09 at 9:51pm) 1 2 3	I don't know if anyone metioned this.....butterfly garden 5/23/12 at 5:47pm by Nazsmum	50	6,964
for TV-free families who make some exceptions for DVDs, what DVDs do you allow? started by indigosky (3/13/10 at 10:47pm) 1 2 3	DS didn't watch any tv or movies until he as 5. He's 6 now... 4/13/12 at 11:21pm by Elizabeth2008	42	4,062
Alternatives to TV for bored, lonely SAHM?? started by LDSmomma (6/10/09 at 2:09am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by mary3mama I tried to take a... 6/30/09 at 8:26pm by LDSmomma	37	2,661
What do you notice when walking in someone's house? started by AFWife (10/8/09 at 12:14pm) 1 2	The first thing I notice is the smell, always. That and how... 3/10/10 at 12:02am by major_mama11	37	3,114
If You're Normally TV-Free or Lite, What About When Your LO is Ill? started by SparklingGemini (10/16/09 at 2:00pm) 1 2	We are TV free with three boys ages 6, 4, and almost 1. We... 11/8/09 at 10:10pm by rootabagamom	34	1,883
"But you're going to be a SAHM..." and other comments started by AFWife (6/7/09 at 5:45pm) 1 2	I had an interesting response once. Back when I was in... 11/15/09 at 10:43pm by honey-lilac	33	2,935
is tv so bad that it is an all or nothing thing? started by rmayherbs (9/4/08 at 12:14pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Arwyn I think TV is a whole lot... 12/1/08 at 4:46pm by journeymom	32	2,670
Guests in your home started by onlyzombiecat (3/31/08 at 7:11am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Arwyn That's not actually true:... 6/25/08 at 2:35am by cece	31	2,216
Alternatives to TV that are more vegging-out? started by laohaire (10/15/08 at 4:47pm) 1 2	ok- going outside the box here... I tell my 3 yr old (now 4)... 10/21/08 at 6:21pm by alexsam	30	2,178
Anyone read: Buy Buy Baby? started by homefrontgirl (3/25/08 at 10:46pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Arwyn I need to check this out.... 5/3/08 at 5:16pm by homefrontgirl	29	1,936
Not even educational shows? How will she learn anything? started by yukookoo (7/30/08 at 10:47pm) 1 2	My mom moved on when i reminder her that she and everyone... 3/30/09 at 7:46pm by gilamama	29	3,795
Can I do this? Convince me! UPDATED! started by zeldabee (5/12/08 at 3:53pm) 1 2	It's worth it!! I got rid of cable when DS was 3 months old.... 7/7/08 at 7:37pm by SantaMonica	29	1,934
TV-Free Newbies and Wannabes! started by holyhelianthus (3/28/08 at 2:30am) 1 2	Hmmm... my brain has gone. I totally posted this in the wrong... 4/10/08 at 12:24pm by Down2Earth	28	1,726
P*ssed off at PBS!!!! Talk about propaganda... started by hattifattener (4/2/08 at 4:52pm) 1 2	IMO, PBS saying "TV free is best but if you're going to watch... 4/14/08 at 7:08pm by Ruthla	27	1,982
Is computer use worse than TV time? started by fek&fuzz (4/15/08 at 2:45pm) 1 2	I was a major TV addict before we got rid of it. I am an... 5/15/08 at 12:11am by mama_at_home	27	2,106
first shower without the TV babysitter -- not good. started by because (4/14/08 at 8:27pm) 1 2	I have the best luck putting a toy like DS's Little People... 5/13/08 at 4:07pm by newbymom05	26	1,868
What do you do instead of watching tv? started by stacey2061 (4/25/08 at 2:09am) 1 2	Quote: Quote: Quote: Spend way too much time online. Same... 6/8/08 at 7:55pm by applejuice	25	2,168
Questions about the term "tv-free"? started by tbone_kneegrabber (4/3/09 at 3:57pm) 1 2	For us right now it is no cable or converter box so if we... 7/14/09 at 11:51am by columbusmomma	23	2,157
Pissed at the grocery store started by lalaland42 (11/4/08 at 3:41pm) 1 2	I just tell my kids I don't have the money to rent one, which... 11/29/08 at 6:22pm by khkelsey	23	2,210
getting rid of the TV and using the computer only started by redhen (3/10/09 at 9:28pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by sapphire_chan We did this back... 5/27/09 at 9:55am by A Mom's Love	23	1,999
How do you afford it? started by smeisnotapirate (3/25/08 at 9:38am) 1 2	You don't have to hook up the cable to the TV. Or you could... 4/1/08 at 6:52pm by althara	22	1,573
Preschool and TV-Free - should I be worried? started by Shell (6/9/08 at 12:50am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by foodmachine DH and I are... 7/31/08 at 11:53am by RomanGoddess	22	1,722
TV vs DVDs? started by Hannahsmummy (6/17/08 at 6:39pm) 1 2	I agree about balance. (and yes, I LOVE The Secret of Roan... 7/5/08 at 2:14pm by KaraBoo	22	1,287
Why are you TV free? started by Subliime (6/23/09 at 9:20pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by marie1080 Wow, I was nodding my... 8/7/09 at 12:52pm by zinemama	22	1,879
How do you get your news? started by OurLittleNest (7/18/10 at 2:15pm) 1 2	I never watched tv news to begin with. radio- local station... 11/3/10 at 9:28pm by onlyzombiecat	21	1,551
How do you follow politics/current events? started by Arwyn (3/27/08 at 12:21am) 1 2	CBC radio, NYT internet 3/31/08 at 9:10pm by cancat	21	1,356
TV Free but not annoying? started by ellemenope (1/31/10 at 4:08pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by hopefulfaith Zinemama, this was... 2/6/10 at 6:00pm by zinemama	21	1,912
Sharing that you are TV-Free Without Seeming that you are Judging. started by LittleYellow (3/25/08 at 11:01pm) 1 2	I know enough people that are tv-free or who understand the... 4/1/08 at 6:22pm by Aubergine68	20	1,438
Feeling frustrated... commercialism related started by Shell (5/31/09 at 11:28pm)	I pretty much never post here. We are not screen free but... 9/22/09 at 1:59pm by Bekka	19	1,665
Do you ever feel all alone? started by cagirlintexas (9/18/09 at 11:20pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by Mama Shifra Yeah, my in laws... 11/2/09 at 8:23pm by Nazsmum	19	1,227
Formerly a no day-time TV mom, now want advice on movies/TV started by Husky359 (1/2/12 at 10:57am)	We don't have TV programming, we just do live streaming off... 1/5/12 at 6:47pm by MamaJen	19	174
4 year olds and The Dark Knight? Eeeek. started by Lilcrunchie (7/31/08 at 9:26pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by AFWife What frustrates me is... 3/1/09 at 5:57pm by EviesMom	19	1,787
Thoughts and questions inspired by pending plane flight started by Arwyn (6/9/08 at 6:50pm)	Three hours is nothing. You'll be fine. I barely pack... 7/18/08 at 12:20am by wannabe	18	1,099
Why? Success Stories. Tips. Etc... started by AFWife (12/31/08 at 8:29pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by AFWife This is one of the... 1/29/09 at 3:24pm by marie1080	17	1,319
if your kids are tv-free, are you too? started by mamaLHK (1/16/10 at 10:31pm)	DS is TV-free I am TV-lite (maybe an hour a week, more when... 2/5/10 at 4:47pm by Holiztic	17	1,090
tv free and nothing to do, ugh started by cera (11/26/08 at 3:26pm)	Other ideas: Find a hobby - it's limitless really, do some... 1/6/09 at 9:48pm by flower01	17	1,389
Videos? Good or Bad? started by guestmama9920 (9/19/09 at 2:58pm)	Be careful... it can be easy to over do the videos/ dvds just... 1/4/10 at 7:40pm by frugalmum	17	1,243
Sensitivity in TV free kids started by Hannahsmummy (3/29/08 at 3:51pm)	I've got two TV free kids. One is exactly like you describe;... 5/1/08 at 7:39pm by sbgrace	16	952
Talk to me about mostly TV free? started by JamesMama (6/5/08 at 1:11pm)	just a clarifying thing, the new digitial signal is not the... 7/26/08 at 4:11pm by tbone_kneegra...	16	1,069
What do you do about TV when you don't have another room to keep it in started by ~Megan~ (3/26/08 at 3:10pm)	I covered the screen with a piece of felt - atached at the... 4/22/08 at 3:53pm by vbactivist	16	889
I need help... started by Olives (4/2/08 at 12:38am)	I didn't go "cold turkey", and I was a huge tv addict before,... 4/15/08 at 7:09pm by obiandelismom	15	644
What to do when someone visits your house (for a LONG visit) started by I-Love-Alaska (1/6/09 at 5:37pm)	It really HAS worked out so far. My Mom arrived on Saturday... 1/29/09 at 4:19pm by I-Love-Alaska	15	1,241
If you don't do live TV, how to handle when others do? started by BarnMomma (11/15/09 at 10:56am)	I'm not a huge fan of characters and I remember trying to... 12/17/09 at 2:15am by Savoir Faire	15	1,289
Licensed characters, books, etc. started by NYCVeg (4/9/08 at 3:33pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by loraxc I am willing to buy or... 6/20/08 at 5:33pm by sewingmama	15	896
How do your t-v free kids react to tv? started by Spirit Dancer (5/6/10 at 2:33pm)	i think it is personality based. we aren't tv free but i have... 8/4/11 at 9:27am by lookatreestar	15	2,142
What do moms of toddlers do? started by BaBaBa (2/4/09 at 11:19pm)	This is an issue that we've been working with lately. My... 3/9/09 at 7:18pm by bandyr	15	1,526

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