Alone vs. together — the same clip, two different brains
The same programme. The same child. The thing that's different is what happens inside the head — because someone is sitting next to them.
Alone with the screen
Passive time — pace, sound, colour
The brain works to keep up. Few new words, little conversation.
Watching together
"What do you think?"
"Look there!"
"Why?"
Active time — language, questions, connection
New words land in context. The brain builds bridges.
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The three-question rule: sit beside your child, say out loud what you see, and ask one simple question per minute.
That's the difference between screen time and conversation time.