child development

A recent study by the UK firm Oxy Insight shows children gain important social and emotional skills through doll play. The results indicate this is true for both cooperative play with others and even while playing alone. This study is somewhat unique in that it actually peeked into portions of the brain of children while playing using fNIRS technology.

Recent research published by the American Academy of Pediatrics shows play time is important for healthy brain development and that child development in general is significantly enhanced through play.