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Posts Categorized: Ask the Mediatrician
Tagged: Sleep

My son’s PS3 requires access to the Internet, but I don’t want Internet in his bedroom—what do I do?

Posted July 23, 2010 under Ask the Mediatrician.

Q: My 12-year-old son wanted a PS3, partly as a birthday gift and partly out of money he’s saved. This was to replace his PS2 because some of the games he wanted were not available for PS2. His PS2 is in his room on a non-cable hooked up TV so that all of his approved,… Read more »

Is it okay for my kids to fall asleep in front of the TV?

Posted August 3, 2009 under Ask the Mediatrician.

Q: My children like to watch TV before bed, and they often fall asleep while it’s still on. I have a feeling that that’s not good for them, but I’m not sure why. Can you offer any guidance?

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