Brainpower For the Future

The world we are raising our children in propels at a rate much faster than we could ever imagine. Tomorrow’s leaders, creators and innovators will require far more than just academic knowledge. Honing skills of resilience, creativity, emotional intelligence and the ability to adapt is more important now than ever. The foundation for these skills doesn’t start in college or even in high school. It begins in early childhood, through play, curiosity, and the right kind of support.

While school provides knowledge, it is through play and exploration, especially between the ages of 4 and 12, that children practice the very skills they will need to thrive. In fact, studies show that children who engage in regular imaginative play and hands-on activities perform better in problem solving tasks and display stronger collaboration skills in school. Moreover, these years are a period of rapid brain growth. By age six, a child’s brain is already about 90 percent of its adult size, and the neural pathways for attention, memory, and emotional control are being fine tuned. The habits and experiences built during this stage, whether through play, creativity, or supportive learning, shape how children adapt and thrive later in life.

Sadly, children today play about eight hours less per week than kids in the 1980s. At the same time, childhood anxiety has risen by 20 percent and depression by almost 50 percent in the past decade. The link is clear: the lesser children play the more prone they are to stress.

Most adults today view technology as the greatest enemy of childhood innocence. But when used wisely, digital play can actually amplify learning. Educational apps, interactive games, and creative tools can spark curiosity, improve language development, and teach collaboration and decision-making.
Studies show that interactive digital environments can train children in curiosity, question-asking, and self-directed learning (skills essential for thriving in the 21st century).In fact, surveys show that 85 percent of parents believe creativity will be one of the most important job skills, and employers consistently value problem solving and critical thinking. Every playful challenge, whether it happens on the playground or in an interactive app, helps prepare a child for that future.

Beyond building skills, early childhood is also the best time to notice when something might not be right. Today, around 1 in 5 children have been diagnosed with a mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder. Early detection and support can transform their long-term outcomes, which helps them do better in school, form stronger relationships, and thrive into adulthood.

This is where our mission becomes personal. Every child deserves to feel safe, joyful, and understood, and early detection should never feel frightening or clinical. That is why we created an experience that feels like play, not a test. Through gentle, interactive activities, our app makes it possible to notice the earliest signs of difficulty in a way that protects a child’s confidence and sense of wonder.

At the same time, these very activities nurture the strengths every parent hopes to see grow: creativity, resilience, and self-belief. In blending fun with purpose, we are not only helping families recognize challenges sooner, we are also empowering children to step into the future with brighter, stronger minds.

Choose Coggi today and watch tomorrow shine.