The debate over why boys prefer toy vehicles and balls continues. In a new study, Alexander and her colleagues investigated whether 19-month-olds move around when playing with trucks and balls more than they do when playing with dolls. According to the study, they don't. read more
Kids pick up quickly on what pleases their parents and they tend to do that to get their parents' attention. If you enjoy sorting blocks with your baby girl, she will enjoy it too. If you enjoy playing with dolls when you are with her, she will enjoy it too. read more
Of the youngest children (nine to 14 months), girls spent significantly longer playing with the doll than boys, and boys spent much more time with the car and ball than the girls did. Among the two and three-year-olds, girls spent 50 per cent of the time playing with the doll while only two boys briefly touched it. read more