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Children who have nourishing routines at home show better executive function than those with an unpredictable home life. Routines require impulse control and focus, so the very practice of executing routines strengthens our capacity for learning.

While predictable structure can help families gain quality time, researchers have also found that children who experience regular evening routines learn better in school. 

Harvard graduate and book author of Prime Time Parenting, Heather Miller, says: "In the digital age, when the constant stream of devices so frequently interrupts the flow of home life and face-to-face interaction, routines at home are more important than ever — especially ones that involve turning off those devices entirely for limited amounts of time."

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