We came across a story on the news wires that reinforced our decision to go TV-free during the week. You control it or it controls you:

The Nielsen Co. says in a study released last week that children ages 2 to…

I liked this list of great children’s TV shows created by BabyCenter, but I  think they neglected some gems. So, here’s my top 10 list of worthy kids’ TV shows – educational but also enjoyable for parents to watch.  (Of course, Sesame Street is a perennial classic)  Feel free…

This morning I felt myself wishing there were fewer TV options for kids. When I was growing up there were times and days when I could honestly complain: “There’s nothing good on TV.” Then I went outside to ride my…

I was on the elliptical machine at the gym and trapped into watching the reality show on the TV set in front of me. I had never seen an episode of “Meet the Newlyweds”, but it looked like a competition…

It is also known as the Digital Detox Challenge.  This is one of the weeks in the year that The Center for Sceen Time Awareness encourages people to unplug. Say good-bye to Twitter and Facebook. Turn off your TV, iPhone and Xbox.

What…

The story about Nadya Suleman and her 14 children just keeps getting weirder. Apparently, the woman who recently gave birth to octuplets is seeking $2 million for the first interview by those courting her, including Katie Couric and Oprah Winfrey. She also…

For the past two days, I covered the two local “reveals” of a new coffeeshop and home arranged courtesy of the ABC show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” Certainly, there were tender moments when the recipients were surprised, but I kept…