We go through phases with it. Some mornings I put it on to simply keep DD2 occupied and out of everyone's way because she can be terribly annoying especially to DS and the last thing I need is for him to be worked up before school.

This morning DD1 asked to watch Bindi The Jungle Girl, its a 25 minute show, she had already had breakfast and got herself ready for school in front of the tv. It was fine.

If I notice that they are getting too distracted then I will turn it off but generally we manage ok. I have been known to turn it on at 8am when everyone is ready to go (ie dressed, bags packed etc) so I can go and get ready myself without any distractions. At least then DD2 will sit down and not run around the house like a mad woman causing trouble.