Comments for Dr. David Walsh http://drdavewalsh.com/blog A blog about raising healthy, connected kids in the 21st century. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 21:18:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Comment on The Next Step by admin http://drdavewalsh.com/blog/2010/06/28/the-next-step/comment-page-1/#comment-184 admin Fri, 20 Aug 2010 21:18:32 +0000 http://drdavewalsh.com/blog/?p=26#comment-184 Thanks for your message. The video is available in the Through U curriculum at the Search Institute store. https://www.searchinstitutestore.org/product_p/0881-w.htm Otherwise you can search for the Brain Power video on YouTube as well. Hope this helps and thank you for your interest in the content! Dr. Dave Thanks for your message. The video is available in the Through U curriculum at the Search Institute store. https://www.searchinstitutestore.org/product_p/0881-w.htm Otherwise you can search for the Brain Power video on YouTube as well. Hope this helps and thank you for your interest in the content! Dr. Dave

]]> Comment on The Next Step by Jody Ruggiero http://drdavewalsh.com/blog/2010/06/28/the-next-step/comment-page-1/#comment-179 Jody Ruggiero Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:05:42 +0000 http://drdavewalsh.com/blog/?p=26#comment-179 So glad things are working out. Tune In To Kids continues with a more clearly defined mission-advocating for balanced screen-time; the work of the Board will go forward expanding partnerships with community organizations who support this mission. I wish you all the best-keep up the good work! So glad things are working out. Tune In To Kids continues with a more clearly defined mission-advocating for balanced screen-time; the work of the Board will go forward expanding partnerships with community organizations who support this mission. I wish you all the best-keep up the good work!

]]> Comment on Hooked on texting? by JD Nichol http://drdavewalsh.com/blog/2010/03/16/hooked-on-texting/comment-page-1/#comment-144 JD Nichol Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:19:32 +0000 http://www.drdavidwalsh.com/blog/?p=14#comment-144 I couldn't agree more Dr. Walsh. Does this "always on, always connected" texting fascination have some of the same addictive tendencies as video games? I don't know if you remember when we did this interview together, you do an excellent job of describing the positive and negative, nearly addictive qualities of media. http://bestchildblog.org/?p=393 Jim Nichol I couldn’t agree more Dr. Walsh. Does this “always on, always connected” texting fascination have some of the same addictive tendencies as video games?

I don’t know if you remember when we did this interview together, you do an excellent job of describing the positive and negative, nearly addictive qualities of media. http://bestchildblog.org/?p=393

Jim Nichol

]]> Comment on Looking back, looking ahead by JD Nichol http://drdavewalsh.com/blog/2010/01/29/hello-world/comment-page-1/#comment-143 JD Nichol Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:09:51 +0000 http://www.drdavidwalsh.com/blog/?p=1#comment-143 Thank you for all the great work and knowledge you have put out there Dr. Walsh. Your books, speaking engagements and web resources have been an enormous help to my family and to our culture at large. I'm sad to see the Institute on Media and the Family close it's doors. However, I'm very happy to see you pursuing your passions and exited to see your next project. Jim Thank you for all the great work and knowledge you have put out there Dr. Walsh. Your books, speaking engagements and web resources have been an enormous help to my family and to our culture at large. I’m sad to see the Institute on Media and the Family close it’s doors. However, I’m very happy to see you pursuing your passions and exited to see your next project.

Jim

]]> Comment on What Else Do Brainy Baby DVDs Teach? by Kim http://drdavewalsh.com/blog/2010/02/10/what-else-do-brainy-baby%ef%a3%a8-dvds-teach/comment-page-1/#comment-108 Kim Wed, 26 May 2010 17:48:27 +0000 http://www.drdavidwalsh.com/blog/?p=9#comment-108 Whoops, forgot the second link for the Baby Einstein video: http://education-portal.com/articles/Baby_Einstein_Recall_Refunds_Offered_on_Educational_DVDs.html Whoops, forgot the second link for the Baby Einstein video:
http://education-portal.com/articles/Baby_Einstein_Recall_Refunds_Offered_on_Educational_DVDs.html

]]> Comment on What Else Do Brainy Baby DVDs Teach? by Kim http://drdavewalsh.com/blog/2010/02/10/what-else-do-brainy-baby%ef%a3%a8-dvds-teach/comment-page-1/#comment-107 Kim Wed, 26 May 2010 17:47:45 +0000 http://www.drdavidwalsh.com/blog/?p=9#comment-107 I couldn't agree with you more! For the woman who posted above (although I'm guessing she'll never check back here) and anyone else who may question here are just two of the many many articles and reports out there: Recent study about the detrimental affects of TV watching in young children. http://www.whitedot.org/issue/iss_story.asp?slug=ADHD%20Toddlers Recall on Baby Einstein videos due to ineffective content and misleading advertising (calling them "educational".) Why would Disney refund your money if they thought they could otherwise defend their product?? I've even read reports that indicate having the television on in the background, even if the child can't see it, can also have a negative impact on their development because 1) parents speak fewer words when they're distracted by the television thus decreasing the amount of verbal interaction with the child which in turn has been shown to lead to decreased vocabulary and 2) there is question that the constant "chatter" of the television affects the infants ability to develop and "internal monologue", to become aware of his own thoughts. I find it ironic that people claim the benefit is a few minutes of "peace and quiet." It 'sounds' like they may have a skewed definition of quiet. I'll take the natural noise of children any day. I couldn’t agree with you more! For the woman who posted above (although I’m guessing she’ll never check back here) and anyone else who may question here are just two of the many many articles and reports out there:

Recent study about the detrimental affects of TV watching in young children.
http://www.whitedot.org/issue/iss_story.asp?slug=ADHD%20Toddlers

Recall on Baby Einstein videos due to ineffective content and misleading advertising (calling them “educational”.) Why would Disney refund your money if they thought they could otherwise defend their product??

I’ve even read reports that indicate having the television on in the background, even if the child can’t see it, can also have a negative impact on their development because 1) parents speak fewer words when they’re distracted by the television thus decreasing the amount of verbal interaction with the child which in turn has been shown to lead to decreased vocabulary and 2) there is question that the constant “chatter” of the television affects the infants ability to develop and “internal monologue”, to become aware of his own thoughts. I find it ironic that people claim the benefit is a few minutes of “peace and quiet.” It ‘sounds’ like they may have a skewed definition of quiet. I’ll take the natural noise of children any day.

]]> Comment on Hooked on texting? by Kim http://drdavewalsh.com/blog/2010/03/16/hooked-on-texting/comment-page-1/#comment-106 Kim Wed, 26 May 2010 17:28:57 +0000 http://www.drdavidwalsh.com/blog/?p=14#comment-106 You rock Uncle Dave! I'm working really hard to make sure Sophie has an organic childhood...not referring to the type of produce we eat but her interactions with us and the world! You rock Uncle Dave! I’m working really hard to make sure Sophie has an organic childhood…not referring to the type of produce we eat but her interactions with us and the world!

]]> Comment on Looking back, looking ahead by Leatha Cilley http://drdavewalsh.com/blog/2010/01/29/hello-world/comment-page-1/#comment-61 Leatha Cilley Tue, 04 May 2010 12:28:18 +0000 http://www.drdavidwalsh.com/blog/?p=1#comment-61 I have recently been a devoted fan of your web site for some time but not really provided a single thing back, I hope to alter that in the future with more discussion.Thanks for another great addition on the web site. I have recently been a devoted fan of your web site for some time but not really provided a single thing back, I hope to alter that in the future with more discussion.Thanks for another great addition on the web site.

]]> Comment on Hooked on texting? by Barbara http://drdavewalsh.com/blog/2010/03/16/hooked-on-texting/comment-page-1/#comment-12 Barbara Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:27:44 +0000 http://www.drdavidwalsh.com/blog/?p=14#comment-12 Unbelievable how even the simplest things, like going for a stroll with your child, can become so over-run by our love affair with technology. We need to remember: BE with your child while you can. The time is so short. Unbelievable how even the simplest things, like going for a stroll with your child, can become so over-run by our love affair with technology. We need to remember: BE with your child while you can. The time is so short.

]]> Comment on What Else Do Brainy Baby DVDs Teach? by Denise http://drdavewalsh.com/blog/2010/02/10/what-else-do-brainy-baby%ef%a3%a8-dvds-teach/comment-page-1/#comment-6 Denise Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:27:30 +0000 http://www.drdavidwalsh.com/blog/?p=9#comment-6 Pretty weak argument, Dr. Walsh. I mean really... the entire community screams and demands proof about these baby videos and when we finally get some solid science, you are still bent on giving them a black eye. Talk about throwing the baby out with the bath water!! Hats off to Brainy Baby for getting a major University to study their products. Remember, the study could have just as easily been negative, but it wasn't. It was POSITIVE and now millions of children will benefit! Your argument (and your opinion) is also weak, because babies are exposed to electronic screens from birth. Even prenatal! The delivery room is full of screens. The drive home from the hospital had a DVD screen in the back seat. And you can bet that Mom or Dad will let the little tyke play with their IPhone while at home. What are you afraid of Dr. Walsh? No one at Brain Baby suggests that one of their DVDs will ever replace holding a child on your lap and teaching them. Brainy Baby also does not suggest that you sit your kid in front of the TV all day either. In fact, if you bothered to READ the Parent Guide that comes in every Brainy DVD, you will see that the company encourages parents to "Turn Off The TV" and practice moderation with their learning tools! How exactly is this big bad company hurting my child and how exactly is this a sign of the company "cranking up their PR machine"? Honestly, I am really disgusted and tired of "professionals" like you telling me what is right and wrong and then don't even bother to get the facts correct! Sounds like your angry and venting in the wrong direction. Leave these hard working companies alone. They should be applauded and parents should stand up and support them. I like the products they make and I want them to make more. Keep your opinion to yourself, please! Stop confusing innocent parents. Pretty weak argument, Dr. Walsh. I mean really… the entire community screams and demands proof about these baby videos and when we finally get some solid science, you are still bent on giving them a black eye. Talk about throwing the baby out with the bath water!! Hats off to Brainy Baby for getting a major University to study their products. Remember, the study could have just as easily been negative, but it wasn’t. It was POSITIVE and now millions of children will benefit!

Your argument (and your opinion) is also weak, because babies are exposed to electronic screens from birth. Even prenatal! The delivery room is full of screens. The drive home from the hospital had a DVD screen in the back seat. And you can bet that Mom or Dad will let the little tyke play with their IPhone while at home.

What are you afraid of Dr. Walsh? No one at Brain Baby suggests that one of their DVDs will ever replace holding a child on your lap and teaching them. Brainy Baby also does not suggest that you sit your kid in front of the TV all day either. In fact, if you bothered to READ the Parent Guide that comes in every Brainy DVD, you will see that the company encourages parents to “Turn Off The TV” and practice moderation with their learning tools! How exactly is this big bad company hurting my child and how exactly is this a sign of the company “cranking up their PR machine”?

Honestly, I am really disgusted and tired of “professionals” like you telling me what is right and wrong and then don’t even bother to get the facts correct! Sounds like your angry and venting in the wrong direction. Leave these hard working companies alone. They should be applauded and parents should stand up and support them. I like the products they make and I want them to make more. Keep your opinion to yourself, please! Stop confusing innocent parents.

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