Experiences we go through play a big role in how our brain cells connect with each other. This happens mainly in two ways: strengthening connections and getting rid of some connections.

1. Strengthening Connections:

   • When we learn something new, our brain can make its connections stronger. This is called long-term potentiation (LTP).
   • LTP can make these connections work up to 200% better!

2. Pruning:

   • During important times in our development, about 40% of these connections may be removed.
   • This process, called pruning, helps the brain work better by keeping only the connections that matter based on what we've experienced.

Both strengthening and pruning are very important. They help our brain adapt and change. This means that when we have many relevant experiences, they can really change how our brain is organized, leading to better thinking and actions.