Earlier this week on 9&10 News, we told you about a new study in the journal, Pediatrics, that gives parents guidance on what children should watch on TV and how often.
Researchers found kids who watch TV excessively are more likely to exhibit antisocial and criminal behavior when they become adults.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children should watch no more than 2 hours of programming per day.
A second study found that limiting how much aggressive behavior preschoolers see on television can improve their conduct.
For tonight's "Feedback at 5:00," how many hours of television do your children watch each day, and how closely do you monitor the content?
Friday, May 17 2013 7:46 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:46:15 GMT
Marion Schools were placed on lockdown today as a precaution. Police say there was no direct threat to the school, but someone in the neighboring area to the school was making suicidal threats. 9&10's
Marion Schools were placed on lockdown today as a precaution. Police say there was no direct threat to the school, but someone in the neighboring area to the school was making suicidal threats. 9&10's
Friday, May 17 2013 7:45 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:45:51 GMT
Shortly after 7 AM today, police were alerted to reports of a man walking across M-75 in Charlevoix County with a handgun and blood on his shirt. The location was within a close proximity of four schools,
Shortly after 7 AM today, police were alerted to reports of a man walking across M-75 in Charlevoix County with a handgun and blood on his shirt. The location was within a close proximity of four schools,
Friday, May 17 2013 7:27 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:27:39 GMT
Police have made an arrest in connection to another man's drug overdose. An investigation began after a 23 year old Benzie county man overdosed on heroin. Police then searched a home in Benzonia Township
Police have made an arrest in connection to another man's drug overdose. An investigation began after a 23 year old Benzie county man overdosed on heroin. Police then searched a home in Benzonia Township
Friday, May 17 2013 1:37 PM EDT2013-05-17 17:37:44 GMT
Low-flying helicopters are expected to be seen throughout northern Michigan this month. The helicopters are part of a power line inspection effort through an electricity transmission company, ITC Michigan.
Low-flying helicopters are expected to be seen throughout northern Michigan this month. The helicopters are part of a power line inspection effort through an electricity transmission company, ITC Michigan.
Friday, May 17 2013 8:02 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:02:49 GMT
According to the Michigan Lottery's Facebook page, a winning Powerball ticket was purchased in Isabella county. The winning ticket was sold at the Marathon gas station in Blanchard. Tune in tonight to
According to the Michigan Lottery's Facebook page, a winning Powerball ticket was purchased in Isabella county. The winning ticket was sold at the Marathon gas station in Blanchard. Tune in tonight to
Friday, May 17 2013 7:45 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:45:23 GMT
Boyne Falls Public Schools in Charlevoix County are on lockdown at this hour. We have spoken with the administration at the school who say children are in a safe location, including those who were on
UPDATE - 12:30: Police have called off the search because they've exhausted all leads at this point.
Friday, May 17 2013 1:07 PM EDT2013-05-17 17:07:53 GMT
A father son duo went before a judge this morning, and they're accused of growing marijuana and for having unregistered weapons. Both were arrested at a house in Houghton Lake Heights in Roscommon county
A father son duo went before a judge this morning, and they're accused of growing marijuana and for having unregistered weapons. Both were arrested at a house in Houghton Lake Heights in Roscommon county
Friday, May 17 2013 5:42 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:42:44 GMT
A Chippewa county community is mourning the loss of a little boy this week. Friends and family gathered for a funeral service today to honor Zeke's short life. He was just 3 years old. The funeral
A Chippewa county community is mourning the loss of a little boy this week. Friends and family gathered for a funeral service today to honor Zeke's short life. He was just 3 years old. The funeral
Friday, May 17 2013 6:41 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:41:46 GMT
Traverse City police have arrested a man, after they say child porn was found on his computer.Police tell 9&10 News that James Knight had an online support service repair his computer back in September.The
Traverse City police have arrested a man, after they say child porn was found on his computer.Police tell 9&10 News that James Knight had an online support service repair his computer back in September.The
Friday, May 17 2013 10:47 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:47:01 GMT
No winners in Wednesday's Powerball drawing, and, the jackpot just keeps on growing. The jackpot for Saturday's drawing now sits at $600,000,000. The Beacon and Bridge in Cadillac say they've been selling
No winners in Wednesday's Powerball drawing, and, the jackpot just keeps on growing. The jackpot for Saturday's drawing now sits at $600,000,000. The Beacon and Bridge in Cadillac say they've been selling