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 ...

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 ...

Playing with Barbies may have more developmental benefits for your child than you might think. Whether your kiddo plays alone or with a group of other kids, a little doll play can have a big impact.

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 ...

Co-director of the poll, Sarah Clark, M.P.H., told Newsweek that finding small pockets of time for play can make a big ...

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 ...

For generations, dolls have encouraged kids to imagine different grown-up occupations; Barbie alone has been everything from a McDonald’s cashier to a jet pilot to a firefighter. But this is 2019, so ...

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 ...

Carlos, a six-year-old Hispanic American diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is primarily non-verbal. At age two, he was removed from his home due to abuse and neglect. Carlos and his four ...