I thought I'd get my kid mostly simple, no-tech toys. Things changed, and I have no regrets.

The author has figured out which types of toys help her son thrive. Bohdan Bevz/Getty Images I thought I'd be a low-tech parent, opting for simple toys for my son. Over time, I realized that he could actually benefit from bright, light-up toys. We balance his exposure to technology by limiting his passive screen time. Like many first-time parents, I assumed I'd go the low-tech route. I do believe that when only simple toys are available to kids, they will often fill in the gaps with…