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Briefing: Dolls beat tablets at building social understanding, six-week study suggests

Strategic angle: Research indicates that playing with dolls fosters empathy and social skills in children more effectively than tablets.

Editorial StaffMarch 18, 20261 min read

Study conducted by Cardiff University.

Doll play aids in developing empathy in both boys and girls.

Findings suggest traditional toys have significant developmental benefits.