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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Playing with Barbies may have more developmental benefits for your child than you might think. Whether your kiddo plays alone or ...

The latest research found children talked more about others’ thoughts and emotions, a concept known as internal state language (ISL), when playing with dolls than while playing tablet games. Speaking ...

Get your kid the toy they want for the holidays this year — four in five parents confirmed that their child is happier, more social, and confident in themselves when they play with their favorite toy ...

Playing with dolls could help the social development of children - including those with neurodiverse conditions such as autism, according to a study. The research, from Cardiff University, found ...

Children’s preferences for dolls, trucks and other toys have long fascinated parents and researchers alike. Far from being mere distractions, these play objects appear to play a meaningful role in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dads are into Barbie, too. Here's why. (Image: Getty; illustration by Aisha Yousaf ; Photo: Getty Images) (Illustration by Aisha ...

The University of Minnesota (UMN) is offering to pay parents of transgender and "gender diverse" children to have their kids play with unconventional dolls, complete with genitals and sex organs. "We ...

Best doll houses for kids to inspire them to play - From traditional wooden doll’s houses to modern and interactive designs, these dolls houses will inspire your child’s imagination and encourage crea ...

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 ...