Erika has learned a lot about the development of children while being a mom, a granny, & teaching preschool and kindergarten. She understands the critical role that learning through play has in a child's development. Knot Straight Dolls were created with this philosophy in mind.

Knot Straight Dolls are designed to support playful learning and the development of fine motor skills. By interacting with these dolls, children can engage in imaginative play, which not only fosters creativity but also enhances their fine motor abilities. Erika's experience and passion for early childhood education ensure that Knot Straight Dolls are more than just toys—they are tools for learning and growth.

Why Play with Dolls?

New study shows that playing with dolls allows children to develop empathy and social processing skills

• The study by neuroscientists from Cardiff University provides first neuroimaging evidence of brain activations during natural play with dolls made possible by using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) technology

• Evidence shows that doll play activates brain regions which are associated with social information processing and empathy, indicating that doll play enables children to rehearse, use and perform these skills even when playing on their own

• Other findings show that doll play allows children to develop empathy and social processing skills more so than solo tablet play, even when playing by themselves

• This study is the first time that some of the fundamental theories around play being social of Jean Piaget, considered by many as the father of developmental science, have been evidenced at a brain level

New study shows that playing with dolls allows children to develop empathy and social processing skills

ORIGINAL RESEARCH articleFront. Hum. Neurosci., 30 September 2020 Sec. Cognitive Neuroscience Volume 14 - 2020 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2020.560176