As a holiday season approaches and the schools are having a break you certainly as a parent want your time off too. Fortunately for you, regardless of the undeniable harmfulness of excessive exposure of children to screens, there are also a number of positive effects of television on a child, provided that the child is watching a children's program, educational shows, appropriate animated films, documentaries ... Television provides information about the life and the world in which we live, which does not always mean bad things. It encourages the development of intellectual abilities, such as listening, understanding, and memory. Children approach letters and reading as well as foreign languages. If you notice a child showing interest in a particular foreign language, encourage it in many other ways. With a high-quality television program, the child expands his horizons, introduces the human values of this diversity. Rules how and when children should not watch TV: ...

Never leave your baby unattended while eating in case he or she chokes. Don't serve foods that could present a choking hazard, such as whole grapes, raw vegetables, hard fruits, raisins, white bread, pieces of hard cheese, hot dogs, popcorn, and hard candies. If you're unsure about whether a finger food is safe, ask yourself: Does it melt in the mouth? Some dry cereals will melt in the mouth, and so will light and flaky crackers. Is it cooked enough so that it mashes easily? Well-cooked vegetables and fruits will mash easily. So will canned fruits and vegetables. (Make sure to choose canned foods that don't have added sugar or salt). Is it naturally soft? Cottage cheese, shredded cheese, and small pieces of tofu are soft. Can it be gummed? Pieces of ripe banana and well-cooked pasta can be gummed. Making Meals Work Keep your baby's personality in mind when introducing new foods. If your baby balks at new textures, serve them in small portions...