However, programs will depend on the needs of the community. Viewers can submit program ideas related to child and family issues by calling 626-6881. Each segment will be a combination of in-studio presentations and interviews with WSU faculty, area experts and residents. Today's families are experiencing the disruptive effects of global changes that are often beyond their control. By Jim Bird WSU child and family studies professor Safety - Read warnings and suggested ages on packages.
Any toy can be dangerous.
Parents should think about how their child will use it. Passive toys such as toy trains are not tools of play, but objects of diversion. Avoid Stereotypes - Toys should promote accurate messages about gender, races and cultures. Minimal Detail - A toy should not dictate how a child will play. The fewer details a toy has, the more freedom children have to express themselves.