Creative Toys Boost Child Development More Than Screens
New research shows traditional creative toys significantly enhance children's cognitive development, emotional intelligence and problem-solving skills compared to digital devices.
New research shows traditional creative toys significantly enhance children's cognitive development, emotional intelligence and problem-solving skills compared to digital devices.
Discover the top-rated toys and thoughtful gifts that support developmental milestones for babies from birth to 12 months. Expert recommendations for UK parents.
Academy Award winner Dame Emma Thompson reveals her profound concerns about AI's impact on creativity, warning of 'soulless' technology threatening artistic integrity in exclusive interview.
Academy Award winner Dame Emma Thompson shares profound concerns about artificial intelligence's impact on acting and writing professions during revealing Late Show appearance.
Academy Award winner Dame Emma Thompson delivers powerful critique of artificial intelligence on The Late Show, warning about job losses and emotional emptiness in creative fields.
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