Are You Setting Your Kids Up to Be Couch Potatoes?




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Summary: If you're a couch potato, you might be setting your kid up to be one too.Are you a parent that watches a lot of TV? If so, then you might be setting your children up to be couch potatoes. According to a study in the August 2013 issue of Pediatrics, the amount of time children and teens spend watching television may have more to do with their parents' TV habits than with family media rules or the location of TVs within the home. If there's even a chance you are setting a bad example by planting yourself on the couch, you might want to re-think your tube time. Special guest, Dr. Amy Bleakley, shares tips and tricks for making sure your kids are happy and healthy.