Playing with dolls helps children’s language, empathy and friendship skills, especially as we emerge from the pandemic, according to neuro scientists from Cardiff University.
Children talked more about others’ thoughts and emotions when playing with dolls than while playing tablet games, a study commissioned by the makers of Barbie shows.
While learning and socialising outside the home has been limited due to the pandemic, the Cardiff University researchers said doll play can offer children the chance to emulate scenes and interactions.
