The study monitored the brain activity of children ages 4-8 as they played with a range of Barbie dolls and playsets. The key findings apply to all children, regardless of gender or e… See more

When children create imaginary worlds and role play with dolls like Barbie, it prompts them to talk about thoughts about others' emotions and feelings. This can have positive lon… See more

Using play as a tool to cultivate social processing abilities in neurodiverse and neurotypical children can be impactful and captivating. Here are 6 tips from the Children’s … See more

70% of parents are concerned with how social distancing might affect their children’s interactions with others2. Encouraging empathy helps children develop th… See more