Childhood Development
Why Playing with Dolls is a Great Pastime for Girls — AND Boys
Traditionally, playing with dolls has been seen as a pastime exclusively for little girls. Boys, the conventional wisdom goes, are better suited to play with balls, construction sets, and action figures. You know… boy things. This can make caretakers and teachers to discourage boys from reaching for a Barbie or Raggedy Ann at playtime. But while…
Read MoreBuilding Skills with LEGO®: How the world’s favorite construction toy helps skill development in children
Pull out your toybox and watch where you step – January 28 is National LEGO® Day! We at Diversity in Toys are celebrating all things LEGO® by exploring how this marvelous, simple toy helps children grow different skills at various stages of development. But first, what are LEGO® blocks? LEGO® building toys are simple sets consisting of small,…
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