All Posts

The Study A 2025 study from the University of Cambridge followed 300 toddlers  for 2 years and found that children engaged in daily imaginative play  had 30% higher cognitive flexibility  scores by age 5. What It Means Play isn’t just fun — it literally helps wire the brain for problem-solving, empathy, and focus . Key Findings Children who played with building blocks showed improved spatial reasoning . Story-based play (pretend shops, superheroes, cooking) enhanced language

Parent Story / Case Study The Challenge When Aanya’s 2-year-old son, Vihaan, began throwing tantrums multiple times a day, she thought it was just a “phase.” But as weeks passed, it became clear he was frustrated — mostly when trying to express himself. What Was Happening Aanya discovered that Vihaan was struggling with early language development , and his frustration came from not being understood . She turned to speech-friendly play activities. The Approach Here’s how Aanya

In a world where screens dominate every corner of a child’s day, parents often find themselves asking: “How can I keep my child engaged without gadgets?” Why Reducing Screen Time Matters Studies show that excessive screen exposure can impact a child’s attention span, sleep cycle, and emotional development.But telling kids to “put down the tablet” rarely works.The solution isn’t less fun  — it’s better engagement . That’s the philosophy behind Kheelona. The Kheelona Difference

Why Cutting Screen Time Feels So Hard Let’s be real — we’ve all been there. Dinner’s cooking, work emails are pinging, and your toddler’s mid-tantrum. The iPad suddenly feels like a peace treaty . But screens, when overused, can steal away the best bits of childhood — curiosity, creativity, and real connection. That’s where Lumi steps in — a screen-free playmate designed to keep your little one busy, learning, and happy… no meltdown required. Replace, Don’t Restrict Kids don’