Limiting Kids' TV-Watching Time

Yes, the temptation is there for me to use this seat magnet as an all-time babysitter while running around doing my household chores, knowing that my kids will continue to sit right where I've plunked them.

Safely out of trouble?

No. So I've chucked the monster out of my kids' bedroom and mine. It's still lurking in my living room though. Now where were those kitchen scissors again?

• Play a board game.
• Act out a family play, complete with costumes.
• Sing during family karaoke, using real or makeshift instruments.
• Develop a shared hobby.
• Have a backyard camping expedition, complete with sleeping bags, barbecue, and friends. Or if it's pouring rain, try setting up a tent in the living room!
• Read a book, or start a family book club with everyone in the family taking turns reading the same book and meeting once a month for sharing.
• Have a family cookout.
• Take a hike!
• Start a large family puzzle on a card table in the living room.
• Have an arts and crafts evening. You'll find lots of great ideas in our crafts area—including lots of simple, fun projects for even non-crafty people.