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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
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
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
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
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
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
Research and resources started by Arwyn (3/29/08 at 3:41pm)	How about:... 7/4/09 at 11:18pm by alexsam	1	3,766
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
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
"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
Welcome - Forum Guidelines started by Ms. Mom (3/24/08 at 11:42pm)	Welcome, we are pleased to open our new forum TV-Free.Forum... 3/24/08 at 11:42pm by Ms. Mom	0	2,859
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
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
Kids watching TV/movies at school started by bartleby (10/10/10 at 7:28pm)	Yeah, DH and I are really wracking our brains trying to... 12/7/10 at 1:10pm by Vancouver Mommy	6	2,355
TV Turn-Off Week 2010? started by NettleTea (1/17/10 at 9:59pm)	Talked with the director of Screentime.org and he has said... 4/18/10 at 12:16am by NettleTea	7	2,354
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
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
A glimpse of the payoff of being TV free! started by Shell (4/19/10 at 1:41am)	lol, yes though now that my son is 6 (and very large for age)... 12/26/10 at 6:58pm by emmaegbert	15	2,186
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
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
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
All of a sudden I feel like a freak oddball started by bartleby (7/31/10 at 9:29pm)	Yep, that's exactly the situation. The sitter is nearly... 9/2/10 at 12:58pm by bartleby	8	2,112
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
How do you do it?? I'm intrigued, but far from tv-free.... started by Cekimon (8/5/10 at 12:00am)	It is hard sometimes. And mostly it's a strain on me, less so... 9/5/10 at 9:46pm by SubliminalDar...	8	2,080
How do you convice DH/Partner? started by justme&my3+1 (9/25/09 at 5:53pm)	Since you said he's in the Military... I don't care how... 9/6/11 at 12:42pm by Imakcerka	11	2,064
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
tell me your favorite thing about not having the TV front and center! started by peaceful_mama (8/13/10 at 2:44am)	We're now completely TV-free. The only digital entertainment... 11/13/10 at 5:46am by SubliminalDar...	6	1,991
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
For families who use DVD's how do you/do you limit? started by foodmachine (10/16/10 at 5:42pm)	Monday is dh's day off, so on that day we're all feeling a... 1/16/11 at 10:47am by brennan	11	1,937
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
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 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
How to go tv-free? started by Mittsy (11/16/10 at 9:27am)	Maybe you can divert their attention to other stuff? Like I... 8/22/11 at 2:54am by DianeFuentes	8	1,890
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
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
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
Help, my toddler is addicted to TV started by vegcatlover (4/22/09 at 6:17pm)	This really, really is NOT complicated to solve! You get rid... 6/21/09 at 2:14pm by freestyler	9	1,831
Documentaries/Resources pertaining to going TV Free? started by PoetryLover (8/19/10 at 2:38pm)	Thanks for your replies!vbactivist, thanks for the link! I'll... 9/18/10 at 12:32pm by PoetryLover	4	1,821
TV alternative: audiobooks, what do you think? started by Subhuti (1/7/11 at 5:30pm)	oh and its not audiobooks... but I downloaded some free... 4/7/11 at 8:08am by emmaegbert	12	1,800
Feel like I am failing my kids (vent) started by Cascadian (1/4/11 at 10:25am)	We have a pretty strict 1 hr max rule here. Though there are... 5/3/11 at 7:30am by ShwarmaQueen	5	1,799
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
For media-free families, how do you handle computer use in school? started by Elizabeth2008 (11/7/10 at 1:10am)	You said it much better than I. 12/11/10 at 9:03am by emilysmama	9	1,780
How to convince sports-fan DH to ditch the TV? started by filiadeluna (10/5/10 at 11:03pm)	Well, asking guys to stop watching TV, the way they like... 9/6/11 at 12:17pm by Imakcerka	10	1,778
TV "Detoxing" a 21month old started by brennan (8/11/10 at 11:20pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by suziek You and your daughter... 8/13/10 at 1:07am by brennan	4	1,751
Teaching media responsibility vs. avoiding it totally started by Holiztic (10/9/10 at 2:24pm)	we're not near this point yet and haven't decided what to do... 9/6/11 at 12:49pm by hildare	5	1,750
going tv free with older children started by oliversmum2000 (8/9/10 at 3:43am)	Quote: Originally Posted by oliversmum2000 my children are... 9/30/10 at 4:11pm by justKate	4	1,746
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
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
The grandparents don't understand. Please help. started by henny penny (2/11/11 at 9:03am)	Thank you. It's really encouraging to receive all this support. 12/7/11 at 6:34am by BethEEE	9	1,715

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