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The first rule is: no screens an hour before bed. The blue light emitted by screens prevents the production of melatonin, the sleep hormone. The second rule is: a morning free of digital stimulants. Because watching cartoons immediately upon waking exhausts the brain with a large amount of light stimuli. And remember, the electronic device is neither a reward nor a punishment. It is not advised at all to say — if you misbehave, I will take your phone. Or eat your soup, and I will give you a tablet. Because this makes the electronic device a very valuable tool.

Sudden actions, threats, and prohibition at this age can backfire. Change the device settings and make the screen completely black and white. Because without bright colors, cartoons and games lose 80 percent of their appeal. Most importantly, start with yourselves, because children imitate adults' behavior exactly. If the father or mother spends the evening browsing social media, the child will ask for the same thing.

To wean a child off electronic devices gently and painlessly, it is necessary to compensate for "fast dopamine." If the child is under 10 years old, tell him — I will close the phone, and build a huge Lego tower. I need my main assistant, the Lego world champion. That is, we give him a dose of emotions in real life.