I was reading a briefing from a notable children's hospital that I
subscribe to lately and it made sense to me to include it in our tip
schedule, even though it is not directly related to twins. It was
in the for of a Q&A.
 
Q:  My daughter's favorite TV show is during lunchtime. Can I let
her eat lunch in front of the TV?
 
A:  Your best judgment provides the answer in your own home. Keep
in mind that eating while watching TV is one of the risk factors
associated with childhood obesity. That does not mean that your
daughter will become obese if she eats while watching TV. A risk
factor is simply one element identified in a wide range of factors
that create a pattern of living that can lead to a result, such as
obesity. If your daughter is otherwise physically active and
participates in family meals with all their developmental benefits
at other times, lunch and a favorite show will not harm her.
 
Like most things, I like the simplicity of the answer. Even with
risk factors, just do the right thing. Be active, participate in
family meals and balance things and your kids will be fine.