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Play & Connection
Play is the language of attachment — child-directed play builds trust, reduces behaviour problems, and teaches social rules.
Evidence 84 ✏️Preschool
Imaginative play, peer entry, and executive function growth define the preschool years before formal schooling.
Evidence 82 🧸Toddler
Walking, talking, and testing limits — the toddler years blend motor explosion, language bursts, and autonomy struggles.
Evidence 85 👁️Presence
Quality of attention over quantity of hours — presence means undistracted engagement, not perfection or constant entertainment.
Evidence 72 📱Screen Time
Screens displace sleep, movement, and conversation — WHO, AAP, and UNESCO guidance converges on limits under five with quality over quantity debates.
Evidence 82