Playing with dolls may help kids understand others better than tablets, with new research showing stronger gains in social ...

Toys are meant to spark joy, fuel imagination, and create cherished childhood memories. But what happens when certain playthings seem to carry an unexplained presence or unsettling energy that lingers ...

Researchers from Cardiff University in the UK found that children ages 4-8 who played with dolls showed better improvement than those who played open-ended games on digital tablets in developing what ...

As Barbie turns 67, fans celebrate the iconic doll’s cultural impact—while one local collector honors the milestone by sharing their passion and giving back to the community.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced eight separate recalls covering TheKiddoSpace-branded ...

A woman shared her old paper dolls book, instantly taking 90s kids back to their childhood days when imagination did all the heavy lifting and entertainment was simple but meaningful The simple game ...

The autistic Barbie doll was launched Jan. 11, 2026. It comes with accessories such as a fidget spinner and noise-cancelling headphones. The new Barbie was designed with the Autistic Self Advocacy ...

Xavier Roberts' cuddly-toy business grew into a billion-dollar empire in the space of a few years. What was it about these dolls that made Christmas shoppers turn violent in 1983? "Is that what ...

Protesters put 4,321 paper dolls on display Tuesday at the South Dakota Capitol in Pierre, representing the number of children affected by the state’s funding reduction for a program benefiting ...

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — After 12 years of Brave Barbie being the solo star of Mattel's heartwarming initiative to create toys specifically for kids undergoing medical treatment, Ken is stepping up to ...