Article I found on WebMD. I agree with the idea that parent time can't be replaced by video's and what research has shown is babies learn from people. What we did in our house was basically ban the TV, except for Video's we selected. Luckily, we live in an area with poor TV coverage and we refuse to get cable - an extremely unpopular decision with a younger member of the family. That makes Grandparents house very popular since they have cable.

With video's for Learning Chinese, I suggest watching them with the child so you can talk with them about it to further their understanding. I would compare watching video's to the teachers who just have their students watch video's everyday (yes, they do exist). The best teachers are ones who combine different techniques with children. That can be combined with Learning Chinese Singing songs with your child. Use Learning Chinese Flash Cards in combination. Do some fun coloring projects. Remember that most people don't have a photographic memory, so repetition helps and try to make the words part of daily life.

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