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Modern Family Dec 10, 2012

Best of 2012: What's the Year's Best Family-Themed Show?

Even the busiest of parents are entitled to indulge in a few hours of quality TV time at the end of a long day.

by Lisa Horten

Even the busiest of parents are entitled to indulge in a few hours of quality TV time at the end of a long day. If you're anything like us, then you find something especially relatable about a family sitcom that approaches the same issues and challenges that we encounter in our own days.

This year saw no shortage of diversity in family programming — we caught up with the Pritchetts and the Dunphys on Modern Family and continued to become engrossed in the ongoing family drama of Parenthood's extended Braverman clan. Up All Night's Reagan and Chris kept us laughing for a second season, and newcomers Guys With Kids and The New Normal took their own unique approaches to family life.

What took top billing on your DVR in 2012? Cast your vote for the best family sitcom of 2012 today!

Source: ABC.com, NBC.com

family TV Jul 18, 2011

A Campaign For Family-Friendly TV

With a media focus predominantly on sex and violence, parents struggle to find positive and wholesome content for their children.

by POPSUGAR Moms

With a media focus predominantly on sex and violence, parents struggle to find positive and wholesome content for their children. It's a tough call to decide what to censor, especially when kids will probably be exposed to inappropriate lyrics, words, or content from their friends. Fortunately, there are people looking to bring change in the TV world. We discussed this issue with Leif Bristow, CEO of Knightscove Media, who is looking to bring a 100 percent family-friendly channel to cable across America. Find out what he had to say.

Does TV violence influence children’s behavior?

So, you think modern TV violence influences kids to believe that violent behavior has no repercussions?

What big message is TV and the media sending to girls?

What's the biggest challenge for parents when censuring TV and movies from their kids?

Why isn't Hollywood creating a family-focused TV network? What have you done to change this?

How can parents help make this family network a reality?

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TV Jun 11, 2009

Did (or Does) Your Whole Family Watch TV Together?

Recently, a bunch of TV executives tackled the question of whether TV needs to have a "family hour" — and, for the most part, decided that such a thing is a relic of the past.

by POPSUGAR Entertainment

Recently, a bunch of TV executives tackled the question of whether TV needs to have a "family hour" — and, for the most part, decided that such a thing is a relic of the past. Some said developing shows like The Cosby Show is just unrealistic in this era, especially because parents and kids might watch TV in radically different ways.

That got me thinking about shows I used to watch with my family when I was younger. Though watchdog groups like to protest it, The Simpsons was generally fair game for everyone in my house, and I also remember curling up on the couch to watch Family Double Dare.

What about you? As a kid, did you watch any shows with your parents and/or siblings? And, if you're a parent now, does your whole family watch anything together?

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