Controling TV time.

My daughter is four and likes all the silly cartoons on Nick and Disney.  How much TV is too much? I don't want her to become a couch potato so I try to encourage her to play outside or color. 

My son is almost two and he watches tv right when he wakes up, during the day only when I'm trying to get something done real quick but I need him distracted, and then right before bed when he's drinking his milk.

I also make sure we play outside, he plays with toys independently and with me, and colors. We also go on walks with the stroller or on foot when I want it to be a short walk. I think as long as tv isn't the only activity, then you're good.

I think the fact you're concerned means you're on the right track!

The more tv a child watches the more things they are going to be told they need to buy.  I think one of the worst things about tv is the constant commercial being given.  This is especially true with so called children shows. A good example of this is the Sesame Street program.  Look at all the Big Bird toys, Ernie and such to buy. I find once the Tv goes on for the day the more requests there are for more tv.  Blocks and such are good to entertain a child without so much supervision.