In the early years, 1 + 1 = 3. There is a synergistic effect that happens when we do the same thing over and over with kids when they are in those crucial formative years. Their brain neurons are forming associations and patterns based on habit that later take a while to undo. Healthy habits around daily screentime use are key because neurons that fire together wire together. Protecting those times in the day such as first thing in the morning from habitually screen-seeking sets them up for success and more engagement with boredom which is a game changer for creativity later in life.
