The battle against screentime is one we all are having and as parents and care givers can not afford to ignore. There is plenty of paid attention on how screens can be good for educational purposes which may not be established by research. With this article, we want to emphasise the importance of achieving a healthy balance that needs to be skewed towards outdoor play, reading and engaging with open ended toys.

One of the key drawbacks of the current education methodology is its tendency to overlook the various dimensions of a child’s personality and abilities. This narrow focus on academic prowess can hinder the development of other essential qualities like creativity, emotional intelligence, and artistic expression. To illustrate this point, let’s delve into the lives of famous mathematicians and scientists who were also accomplished artists and musicians.

The relationship between the number and variety of a child's toys and their development is complex. More toys can lead to shorter attention spans and overstimulation. Simply having many skill-based toys doesn't guarantee skill development. Decision fatigue and missed connections between toys can also affect learning. Multi-faceted toys like interactive piggy banks can offer a solution. They combine various aspects of learning, such as financial literacy, math skills, fine motor skills, and imaginative play. These toys grow with the child and provide versatile learning experiences while avoiding the pitfalls of excessive toy variety.