TV

Have you ever watched The Great British Baking Show? Of course you have, don’t be silly. The first 3 seasons, as well as 3 seasons of The Great British Baking Show: Masterclass, are all on Netflix. If you haven’t watched them, start right now. This is urgent, because The Great British Baking Show returns THIS … Read more

It’s been exactly 10 years since the last episode of Gilmore Girls aired on May 15th in 2007. Rory was heading off to work on Barack Obama’s first presidential campaign, and skinny scarves and bell sleeves were still in style. To celebrate, we’re following our 10 favorite Gilmore Girls characters through the last 10 years, … Read more

Blood Drive: Season 1 – June 14 at 10 pm on SyFy, channel 122 In a grindhouse-inspired world where cars run on human blood, cop Arthur Bailey (Alan Ritchson) and sidekick Grace (Christina Ochoa) encounter cults, cannibals and car rallies. This futuristic reimagining of Los Angeles isn’t for everyone, but it is certainly a departure … Read more

The world of home improvement television has exploded since it first began sometime in 1979 with the arrival of “This Old House,” a PBS show that looked at renovating historical homes. That show is still going strong today, with an exciting collection of rock-star cast members that are ready to captivate crowds of restoration fans. Over … Read more

Finding family TV shows that your entire gang can watch together is tough, especially when one of your kids is much older or much younger than their siblings. And some kids’ TV shows have a special ability to drive parents up a wall. While watching TV as a family, some characters, storylines, dialogue and settings … Read more

Even high schoolers need consistent TV limits. Screen time should be balanced with homework, physical activity and family time, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. When setting limits on TV for your teens, consider their daily activities, after school job, class load and other factors to decide what’s right for your family. As a … Read more

How much screen time your tween enjoys is up to you, as a parent. Video games, homework on the computer, apps and TV all add up, but they’re not created equal. Using a tablet, computer or smartphone can be educational or have social value, while TV is usually a passive event. Choosing great tween TV … Read more

Screen time guidelines set by the American Academy of Pediatrics are now more flexible for kids over 6. Your big kids are probably using a computer for homework and games both at home and school. They’re also spending more time on smartphones and tablets. When this screen time has educational value, it shouldn’t count against … Read more

As your little kids start school, they’ll be exposed to more screen time throughout the day in their classrooms. This means that at home, playing, reading, homework and family activities should come before TV. During the week, University of Michigan’s Michigan Medicine suggests limiting your little kids’ TV time to about an hour. The weekend, … Read more

The only screen time babies under 18 months should experience is video chatting with loved ones, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Once your kids turn 2, up to an hour every day can be spent on high quality toddler TV shows or fun apps. With lots of the best shows for toddlers opting … Read more