A modern person's day usually looks like a series of changing screens. We work, study, socialize, and entertain ourselves using all the benefits of technological progress. Even when going outside to clear our heads, we catch a glimpse of billboards and truck ads. Although we are used to it, our brains still struggle to process such massive amounts of information. This is harmful to any human being, but children are the ones who suffer the most.

It is harder for kids to cope with information overload. Under its influence, their behavior and self-perception begin to change. At some point, they become anxious, overly controlling, and cannot relax. Moreover, their ability to empathize decreases. The book's author, Kim John Payne, names this phenomenon *cumulative stress reaction*, or CSR.

It is impossible to keep children away from all the stress, and there is no need to do so. Growing up, we all experienced various kinds of trauma. We scraped our knees, got into fights with friends, and lost our favorite toys. Such troubles toughened us up and developed stress tolerance. However, only temporary and regulated exposure to stress contributes to the positive outcome. Constant immersion in stress only reinforces the symptoms of the cumulative stress reaction.

How can a parent ensure a more harmonious childhood for their offspring? First, pay attention to your kid's schedule. Its intensity should be evenly distributed. Activity must be followed by rest, both during the day and throughout the week. This will give the child time to recover and process the information received. Also, make sure that the workload in the schedule is not excessive. A child needs to have time when they are not doing anything so that they can settle in and prepare for new experiences.

Furthermore, pay attention to the role of sports in your child's life. Families often sacrifice time together for athletic activities, canceling family dinners for the sake of evening practices. Sports are definitely important for your child's development, but they are not as important as forming a sense of belonging to the family. All these things take time and require attention. Don't neglect them in favor of other areas in your child's life.