Help wean your children off of the boob tube by creating some alternative means of entertainment for them. Create a family game night and dust off your board games or deck of cards. Games like Chutes and Ladders and Old Maid are great for younger children, and older kids and teens can play Scrabble or Monopoly with Mom and Dad. Gather your family and read aloud a scary story or a whodunit mystery. Have family members take turns reading to maintain interest.
Children love to dance.
A couple of nights during the month, rent an educational or animated movie that parents and children can enjoy. Your entire family will benefit from a night without television, becoming closer and more in tune with one another. While some television has merits, nothing beats family bonding.