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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.

Of course dolls, are the first attraction in the Käthe Kruse booth in Nuremberg. Perhaps the biggest news here is not the dolls themselves, but the transition to more functional packaging. The clear cellophane windows are removed, the inside of the carton is designed to look like a play room, and the carton becomes a part of the play value of the doll in addition to display and storage.

Instead of the kits with chemical colors from the craft store or supermarket, color your Easter eggs with natural dyes.

More ideas for being creative about how you fill your Kathe Kruse cloth Advent Calendar.