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Things are very different now. YouTube is the main source of entertainment for kids, and Cocomelon is one of the most popular shows. But it doesn’t offer much real value – it’s just visually stimulating and doesn’t seem to engage children with a meaningful story or help them grow. It feels more like something created by a computer program than a thoughtfully made show.

When I peek out of my can, everything seems overly cheerful – birds singing, friendly monsters, and bright sunshine! It’s too much for me, so I’d rather stay inside or just keep my eyes shut.

If you visited the woods in Kent during the mid-1960s, you would have stumbled upon a delightful surprise: a family of small, woodland creatures. These charming characters were part of a wave of popular children’s television, following shows like Ivor the Engine and Noggin the Nog, but ‘Pogles’ Wood’ captured the hearts of children just as much.

Hammond, now 51, started her career as a child actor at just six years old. While it took a long time for her talent to be fully appreciated, she isn’t discouraged. “I’ve worked incredibly hard my whole life,” she says, “and it’s normal to see the rewards of that work after many years – that’s just how most careers progress.”

Most parents – around two-thirds – have talked to their children about how much time they spend gaming, and nearly all (90%) feel it’s necessary to use some kind of parental controls. Psychiatrist Dr. Alok Kanojia, author of How to Raise a Healthy Gamer, explains that parental anxiety is natural, as it can seem like kids are simply wasting time or becoming addicted. He clarifies that gaming isn’t just entertainment for many children; it actually helps them fulfill important emotional needs like developing a sense of self, feeling accomplished, and connecting with others.