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Playing with dolls could help a child’s social development

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 ...
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Girls who play with ultrathin dolls more likely to have body image issues, study says

Ultrathin dolls could be detrimental to young girls' body image, a new study has shown.Researchers observed 5- to 9-year-olds playing with dolls of different body types and found girls who played with ...
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Barbie® Introduces the First Autistic Barbie Doll, Championing Representation for Children through Play

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) unveiled today its first-ever autistic Barbie doll created with guidance from the autistic ...
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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 ...
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Best doll houses for kids to inspire them to play

A childhood rite of passage, doll’s houses have been played with and enjoyed by children for centuries and with good reason. Providing open-ended and imaginative play, a good quality dolls house can ...
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‘Paper People Play’ dolls keep children entertained during quarantine

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – Two former East Carolina University students have turned their business into a free way to give back to children and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kristin ...