Research says Barbie dolls beat tablets for your child’s development

Playing with dolls may help kids understand others better than tablets, with new research showing stronger gains in social ...

The hidden benefit of children playing with Barbie dolls

Playing with Barbie dolls can significantly enhance children's social skills and foster empathy, a new study has revealed.
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Dolls, not tablets, shine in teaching vital skills to children, study reveals

Dolls, Not Tablets, Shine in Teaching Vital Skills to Children, Study Reveals ...

Doll play vs screen time: Study shows how simple toy choices can boost kids’ social skills and emotional intelligence

New research highlights how simple toy choices profoundly impact child development. Playing with dolls, unlike screen time, ...
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New Findings: Multi-Year Scientific Study Reveals Playing With Dolls Allows Children to Develop and Practice Social Skills, Regardless of Their Neurodevelopmental Profile

The latest peer-reviewed findings from the third year of the study from Cardiff University suggest that doll play could be a beneficial playtime experience for children with varying social ...

Dolls beat tablets at building social understanding, six-week study suggests

Research by Cardiff University has found that playing with Barbie dolls can help reach key milestones in developing empathy ...
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The Best Dolls for Kids, According to Experts

Seemingly immune to becoming obsolete, dolls are a classic toy that kids naturally gravitate to. And while they are simply fun to play with for kids, Amanda Vierheller, the co-founder and COO of ...

6 Simple Play Activities That Are Actually So Good Your Kids

Raising kind, driven, and independent children may be easier than you think. Here are some often overlooked activities that ...
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Latest Findings: Doll Play Prompts Children to Talk About Others’ Thoughts and Emotions

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced that Barbie and a team of neuroscientists at Cardiff University have released the latest findings from a multi-year study ...
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What's a Barbie dad? Why these fathers are down to play dolls with their kids.

When Danny Charbel’s daughter first became interested in Barbie, the professional realtor knew what needed to happen. The pair gathered the 5-year old’s newly acquired collection of dolls and then put ...