Dr. Kathy Nickerson - YouTube Videos


Cox Forum - Kids and the Media

Part 1 - Introduction to the forum and the topic


Part 2 - Dr. Kathy Nickerson talks about why violent video games are more destructive to your kids than other forms of media.


Part 3 - Dr. Kathy Nickerson discusses how important it is to monitor what your kids watch on TV. Don't use television as an electronic babysitter. View to learn more.


Part 4 - Dr. Kathy Nickerson talks about the changes that occur in kids brains when they are exposed to violence. This section references the ground-breaking work of Dr. Bruce Perry who has shown how violence causes children's brains to develop abnormally.


Part 5 - In this segment, Dr. Kathy Nickerson offers tips on how to teach your kids to be critics of media. Instead of saying no and banishing the TV, teach your kids how to be critical reviewers.


Part 6 - In this segment, Dr. Kathy Nickerson answers the question: "Is there any value in letting kids watch TV?" Yes, get kids active and interested in diverse, fun, and educational shows. Make TV watching a family affair.


Part 7 - Are there "good" video games? In this segment, Dr. Kathy Nickerson offers suggestions for how to choose appropriate video games for your kids.



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