Bit of a dilemma for me, this one. I enjoy watching a small amount myself (current favourites are Casualty, Peep Show, Have I Got News for You) and am not in favour generally of a blanket ban on things, as I think this can actually have the opposite effect to that intended. But, but...I've read plenty of articles indicating that TV is bad for babies, and can create an environment where obesity, academic underachievement and aggression can flourish. So what to allow Jessicat to do?
Well, I've decided to opt for the middle ground, and set a few rules for her. A small amount ie 20 minutes or so, in front of Baby TV to allow me to get some housework done is deemed ok. Jess does seem a bit mesmerized by it, and sometimes I need the breathing space to catch up with chores. But, no TV on in the background all day - we are usually too busy doing other things anyway - , no unsuitable TV that is aimed at adults or older children, and absolutely no TV in the bedroom. Ever. End of.
This week's reading includes:
Wee Willie Winkie and other nursery rhymes (illustrations by Lucy Cousins)
Maisy's Bedtime - Lucy Cousins (Jessicat loves the bold and colourful illustrations, and there just the right amount of text for a young baby)
The Gingerbread Man - a Ladybird Touch and Feel book
Spot Goes to the Park - Eric Hill (again, bold and clear pictures for young ones)
Wobble Bear - Ian Whybrow and Caroline Jayne Church (I love the rhymes)
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Jessicat Magnificat, aged 3
Dave and Jessica in June 2008
Jess, aged 20 months, enjoying some light reading
Reading a Miffy book
Reading "Spot At The Farm"
July's reading
Jessicat's first ever library books, plus favourite nursery rhyme book
Sharing a good book and a laugh together
A blog about the books I share with my daughter
About Me
- Val
- Bristol, United Kingdom
- My daughter,Jessica, was born in November 2006. I am a voracious reader myself, and interested in all kinds of different books, including books for young children. I thought it would be interesting if I kept an online diary for my daughter focussing on her development, and the books we share together. If you come across my blog, please say hello, or recommend a book that you think that Jess and I might enjoy reading together.
A list of useful websites about books for children, babies and covering literacy issues generally
- http://www.trelease-on-reading.com/
- http://www.readtoyourbaby.com/
- http://www.readingagency.org.uk/
- http://planetesme.blogspot.com/
- Redhouse books
- http://www.rrf.org.uk/
- http://www.rif.org/
- http://www.mrsmad.com/
- http://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk
- http://www.greatbookstoreadaloud.co.uk/
- http://www.booktime.pearson.com/
- http://www.midhudson.org/virtual/babies
- http://www.childrensbooks.about.com/od/boardbooks/
- http://www.achuka.co.uk/
- http://www.childrenspoetrybookshelf.co.uk/
- http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/
- http://www.ladybird.co.uk/
- http://youbabybookmagic.org.uk/
- http://www.bookstart.co.uk/
Magazines devoted to children's books
- tBK magazine - glossy mag with a lot of information and sample chapters from books. Aimed at children aged approx 9 -14
- Armadillo
- Carousel - comprehensive magazine covering all aspects of children's books and reviewing just about everything that is published for children. Published 3 times a year. Good website as well.
- Books For Keeps. Similar to Carousel. Available on subscription only, 6 issues per year.
Jessicat Magnificat, aged 3
Dave and Jessica in June 2008
Jess, aged 20 months, enjoying some light reading
Reading a Miffy book
Reading "Spot At The Farm"
July's reading
Jessicat's first ever library books, plus favourite nursery rhyme book
Sharing a good book and a laugh together
3 comments:
Hi from Japan!
I think if you read enough books you'll find that anything and everything is bad for a baby, will lead to obeseity, malnutrition, arrested development and everything else. I don't think 20 minutes of TV is going to do anything bad, my little boy, now 2, watched and watches some tv but still loves to run and run when he gets outside.
Oh, and my recommendations for books - the ones by Julia Donaldson & Alex Scheffer; The Gruffalo, Monkey Puzzle and Room on the Broom are three that we've got and my boy has loved them for a long time.
Hi Bogue
Thanks for visiting our blog and leaving a comment, I love to know that people are having a look. I agree with what you say about parenting books tending to make you a bit paranoid - no one feels guilter than a new mum.
Will check out the books you recommend. Thanks again
Val
Keep up the good work.
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