Did you buy that toy that your child wants for this festive season? A recent study led by Talker Research states that it helps them socialise better and be more happy. According to the study, in early childhood, play sessions play a significant role in social development. Playing with toys and dolls of the kid’s choice help them socialise more.
This further leads to stronger friendship-building skills. Also read | Power of friendship: Tips on nurturing social skills in early education Findings of the study: The study was conducted with insights from 2,000 U.S.
parents of school-aged children. 69% of the parents said that their kids love playing with dolls or action figures. This further denotes that human-like toys can create social development skills in children and help them make friends.
Also read | Importance of social-emotional learning in child's development Are dolls important? 36% of the participants said that dolls help create memorable experiences for their kids with their friends. 34% of the parents agreed that dolls help facilitate friendships and start conversation between kids. However, 60% of the parents expressed their concerns about the modern methods of pressure and success that can hamper child development at an early stage.
Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, a Clinical Psychologist and Play Therapist, in a statement, said, “For kids, the holidays are all about play and are a crucial time for their self-growth. The ability to play with and change colors helps kids nav.