India, Sept. 16 -- In today's digital age, more and more children are spending hours glued to screens, often with little regulation from parents. While screens may seem like an easy way to keep kids occupied, experts warn that excessive screen time can be detrimental to a child's overall development. Traditional play with toys, on the other hand, nurtures critical skills that screens cannot replace - boosting creativity, improving motor skills, supporting emotional intelligence, and strengthening social bonds.

"Toys are definitely for child's play," says clinical psychologist Dr Vandana V. Prakash in an interview with HT Lifestyle, who has 30 years of experience in psychotherapy and psycho-diagnostics, and is currently associated with Ma...