What's the point of play? Is it simply a way to keep children occupied, or something more? For some, it's about learning ...

Many mothers loved playing with dolls when we were little and looked forward to the day when we would be able to do the same with our child. Unfortunately, some of us may have gone enthusiastically ...

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 ...

Barbie® and neuroscientists from Cardiff University have collaborated on a new study which for the first time uses neuroimaging as evidence to explore the effects of doll play Evidence shows that doll ...

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 ...

Playing with Barbie dolls can significantly enhance children's social skills and foster empathy, a new study has revealed. Researchers at Cardiff University discovered that engaging with dolls aids ...

Doll play isn’t just a cute pastime — it’s a powerful tool for building empathy, communication, and emotional regulation in children. Research shows that pretend play with dolls can activate brain ...

We've all done it. Picked up a couple of dolls and acted out a scene. Maybe you played with Star Wars Legos, or your Barbies, or your stuffed animals. Your toys fought with lightsabers, went to work, ...

Chloe Kelly is transformed into barbie doll as footballer says 'it's a dream come true' A new study by Cardiff University has revealed that playing with Barbie dolls significantly enhances children's ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A video of two girls playing with their dolls has gotten more than 3 million views on Facebook. Why? Likely because the footage, ...

Dolls have been a feature of human cultures for millenia, with the oldest known dolls, made of wood, dating back to 2000BC. These days, fashion dolls are popular choices for children’s toys, with ...