https://www.mysiblingdolls.com We share news and ideas on parenting. https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/f8ee9491/dms3rep/multi/MSD-FBprofile2018-200x200.jpg https://www.mysiblingdolls.com https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/millennial-parents-are-raising-their-kids-fine "We’re sure people were more civil, despite all the assassinations, riots and cities literally burning. And in this mythic past, parenting was much easier than it is today." Read more here: https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/millennial-parents-are-raising-their-kids-fine Tue, 02 Jul 2019 18:26:02 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/millennial-parents-are-raising-their-kids-fine parenting,children thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/how-to-implement-positive-parenting-solutions-for-the-modern-parent "Well, at its core, positive parenting involves creating a strong bond with your child through communication and mutual respect." Read more here: https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/how-to-implement-positive-parenting-solutions-for-the-modern-parent Mon, 24 Jun 2019 21:55:18 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/how-to-implement-positive-parenting-solutions-for-the-modern-parent parenting,children thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/parenting-older-kids-a-tested-nuanced-relationship "So when the conversation on a recent evening out with my sister and a few of her friends turned to the raising of young children, I found myself just listening." Read more here: https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/parenting-older-kids-a-tested-nuanced-relationship Fri, 31 May 2019 17:21:36 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/parenting-older-kids-a-tested-nuanced-relationship children,parenting thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/6-promises-to-my-sons-from-a-tough-love-dad "Some might call these promises tough love; I see them as a foundation for making you honest and thoughtful men." Read more here: https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/6-promises-to-my-sons-from-a-tough-love-dad Thu, 09 May 2019 17:44:41 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/6-promises-to-my-sons-from-a-tough-love-dad parenting,children thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/why-parenting-without-yelling-is-better-for-kids-and-you "My daughter is adopted, a little Alaska Native child with Inuit blood coursing through her veins. It was perhaps because of that background that a recent NPR piece titled “How Inuit Parents Teach Kids to Control Their Anger” first jumped out at me." Read more here: https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/why-parenting-without-yelling-is-better-for-kids-and-you Tue, 30 Apr 2019 23:32:11 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/why-parenting-without-yelling-is-better-for-kids-and-you parenting,children thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/3-steps-to-perfect-parenting "So, in light of being a fundamentally flawed parent, relying on the grace of God to do anything good in mine or my kids’ lives, I want to offer 3 steps to perfect parenting." Read full post here: https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/3-steps-to-perfect-parenting Thu, 25 Apr 2019 17:25:03 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/3-steps-to-perfect-parenting parenting,children thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/parenting-matters-investing-in-our-young-children "There are numerous studies showing that low-income children who begin kindergarten at the same academic level as children from wealthier families are more likely to graduate on time, go to college and start a career." Read more here: https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/parenting-matters-investing-in-our-young-children Thu, 18 Apr 2019 18:22:07 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/parenting-matters-investing-in-our-young-children parenting,children thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/this-10-year-old-is-saving-the-world-by-ditching-school "Lilly has to do this because she believes her generation’s future is at risk." Read full post here: https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/this-10-year-old-is-saving-the-world-by-ditching-school Fri, 29 Mar 2019 16:18:37 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/this-10-year-old-is-saving-the-world-by-ditching-school children,parenting thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/young-adulthood-in-america-children-are-grown-but-parenting-doesnt-stop "A significant share of parents, across income levels, say they’re involved in their adult children’s daily lives." Read full post here: https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/young-adulthood-in-america-children-are-grown-but-parenting-doesnt-stop Mon, 25 Mar 2019 18:43:33 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/young-adulthood-in-america-children-are-grown-but-parenting-doesnt-stop children,parenting thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/here-are-parenting-tips-to-learn-how-to-raise-a-reader "But aside from improving your children’s vocabulary, research shows that being an early reader helps kids develop comprehension skills, makes them more receptive to creativity, and better able to navigate change." Read more here: https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/here-are-parenting-tips-to-learn-how-to-raise-a-reader Tue, 19 Mar 2019 20:01:05 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/here-are-parenting-tips-to-learn-how-to-raise-a-reader parenting,children thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/finding-the-sunrise-moment-in-a-day-of-parenting "Like most parents of school-aged children, I find myself up weekday mornings before the sun." Read full post here: https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/finding-the-sunrise-moment-in-a-day-of-parenting Tue, 12 Mar 2019 15:59:44 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/finding-the-sunrise-moment-in-a-day-of-parenting parenting,children thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/the-balance-of-parenting-how-best-to-support-childrens-self-regulation "children’s self-regulation may be best supported when parents are high in sensitivity but low in directiveness." Read the full article here: https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/the-balance-of-parenting-how-best-to-support-childrens-self-regulation Thu, 07 Mar 2019 01:22:21 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/the-balance-of-parenting-how-best-to-support-childrens-self-regulation parenting,children thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/how-do-you-teach-kids-about-giving "True generosity means that I give of what is mine, by my own choice. And that is where the joy and the character building comes from. So first, I must understand what is mine and what is yours." Read more here: https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/how-do-you-teach-kids-about-giving Mon, 04 Mar 2019 15:39:23 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/how-do-you-teach-kids-about-giving parenting,children thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/helping-you-navigate-your-journey-through-parenting-parenting-with-the-end-in-mind "If those lifelong skills of problem solving, respect, communication and self-control are truly what I’m aiming for, perhaps I will choose other means of disciplining my child." Read the post here: https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/helping-you-navigate-your-journey-through-parenting-parenting-with-the-end-in-mind Wed, 20 Feb 2019 20:02:49 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/helping-you-navigate-your-journey-through-parenting-parenting-with-the-end-in-mind parenting,children thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/the-best-advice-yet-on-parenting-screen-addicted-kids "A UK study found that the subtle pressure to garner likes, friends, and followers on social media leads middle school children to become overly dependent on this form of social validation." Read entire article: https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/the-best-advice-yet-on-parenting-screen-addicted-kids Mon, 18 Feb 2019 21:45:28 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/the-best-advice-yet-on-parenting-screen-addicted-kids parenting,children thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/parenting-the-fortnite-addict “Every so often a game comes along that conquers the hearts, minds and thumbs of gamers everywhere. Fortnite: Battle Royale is the latest victor in this category.” Read more here: https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/parenting-the-fortnite-addict Sun, 17 Feb 2019 17:04:06 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/parenting-the-fortnite-addict parenting,children thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/kate-middleton-gets-candid-about-this-all-to-relatable-motherhood-struggle "Any parent can attest that having one toddler can be a real challenge. Now imagine having three kids 5 and under... that can definitely be exhausting." Read entire article here: https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/kate-middleton-gets-candid-about-this-all-to-relatable-motherhood-struggle Wed, 06 Feb 2019 21:13:31 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/kate-middleton-gets-candid-about-this-all-to-relatable-motherhood-struggle parenting,children thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/the-3-plastics-every-parent-should-avoid "But we don’t really know the full extent of how this constant exposure to plastic will affect children in the long term." Read the entire article here: https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/the-3-plastics-every-parent-should-avoid Mon, 28 Jan 2019 18:29:26 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/the-3-plastics-every-parent-should-avoid parenting,children thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/hands-on-intensive-parenting-is-best-most-parents-say "The findings suggest intensive parenting has become the dominant model for how parents across the socio-economic spectrum feel children should be raised – regardless of whether the parent has the resources to actually do so." Read more here: https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/hands-on-intensive-parenting-is-best-most-parents-say Thu, 24 Jan 2019 18:19:51 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/hands-on-intensive-parenting-is-best-most-parents-say parenting,children thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/six-ways-to-teach-children-moderation-such-as-creating-snack-drawers-that-include-candy "For parents who are trying to feed children healthfully and teach long-lasting healthy eating habits, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah can certainly make for a taxing few months." Read entire article here: https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/six-ways-to-teach-children-moderation-such-as-creating-snack-drawers-that-include-candy Mon, 21 Jan 2019 19:55:06 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/six-ways-to-teach-children-moderation-such-as-creating-snack-drawers-that-include-candy parenting,children thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/how-much-do-children-benefit-from-preschool-ask-this-indianapolis-kindergarten-teacher "But with 18 years of teaching experience, Sequin says she often can clearly see the differences between preschool graduates and those who didn't go to preschool, as soon as they come into the classroom." Read more here: https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/how-much-do-children-benefit-from-preschool-ask-this-indianapolis-kindergarten-teacher Sun, 20 Jan 2019 00:48:58 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/how-much-do-children-benefit-from-preschool-ask-this-indianapolis-kindergarten-teacher parenting,children thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/nature-hunt-turns-a-boring-walk-into-an-exciting-afternoon-adventure "When my daughter first started walking, we spent every afternoon roaming the neighborhood in search of 'black cat' or 'black goat.' Both animals were real the cat a wandering pet, the goat tied up behind a neighbor's house and both served as the perfect motivation to get us out and moving." Sat, 19 Jan 2019 16:18:04 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/nature-hunt-turns-a-boring-walk-into-an-exciting-afternoon-adventure parenting,children thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/emotion-coaching-helping-kids-cope-with-negative-feelings76bc1c6d "Their bodies might be small, but the same can't be said for their emotional reactions." Fri, 18 Jan 2019 20:23:14 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/emotion-coaching-helping-kids-cope-with-negative-feelings76bc1c6d parenting,children thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/fun-activities-to-help-kids-communicate-negotiate-and-connect Wed, 08 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/fun-activities-to-help-kids-communicate-negotiate-and-connect Parenting,Children thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/emotion-coaching-helping-kids-cope-with-negative-feelings Mon, 06 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/emotion-coaching-helping-kids-cope-with-negative-feelings Parenting,Children thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/memorial-day-2018 Our video for Memorial Day 2018 showcasing My Pal The Patriot collection. Fri, 25 May 2018 16:31:42 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/memorial-day-2018 thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/dolly-review-my-pal-my-sibling-dolls My Sibling and My Pal doll review with Kewpie83 and Barbee0913 Tue, 05 Sep 2017 19:41:52 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/dolly-review-my-pal-my-sibling-dolls thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/sweet-suite-was-a-blast Fri, 21 Jul 2017 16:45:15 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/sweet-suite-was-a-blast sweet,sweetsuite,bloggerbash,toyinsider,thetoyinsider,blogger,toy,toyblogger,event,newyork,NYC,Chelsea,media,toys thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/a-night-for-grown-ups-to-be-kids-again Sweet Suite here we come! We are so excited to be a part of Toy Insider’s 8th annual “Biggest Night of Play” on July 12th! Fri, 07 Jul 2017 05:09:01 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/a-night-for-grown-ups-to-be-kids-again #sweetsuite17,#weknowplay thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/the-sustainable-city Fri, 16 Jun 2017 17:06:35 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/the-sustainable-city go,gogreen,sustainablecity,dubai,UAE,developers,sustainability,sustainable,sustainableliving,livegreen,zerofootprint thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/my-pal-for-tennis-teaches-more-than-tennis My Pal for Tennis is now available! Encouraging children to have an interest in tennis can teach them so many important values apart from just the sport! Fri, 09 Jun 2017 12:34:59 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/my-pal-for-tennis-teaches-more-than-tennis tennis,boydoll,boy,doll,mypal,americanboy,loganeverett,lovetennis,tennisdoll,americangirl,tennistoy thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/my-pal-for-going-green Why we love My Pal for Going Green so much right now. Fri, 02 Jun 2017 14:07:48 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/my-pal-for-going-green goinggreen,gogreen,green,earth,planet,lovetheearth,loveourplanet,loveourearth,love,environment,sustainability,environmentalsustainability,livegreen,livinggreen,carbonfootprint,climatechange,climate thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/the-big-move Fri, 26 May 2017 16:29:36 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/the-big-move grouphome,sibling,siblings,autism,supervisedapartment,adultswithautism,autismcommunity,family,transition,moving,services thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/the-fidget-spinner-a-trend-or-a-revolution Fri, 19 May 2017 17:41:51 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/the-fidget-spinner-a-trend-or-a-revolution fidget,fidgetspinner,spinner,fidgettoy,toy,kids,school,banfidgettoys,adhd,autism,anxiety,boydoll thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/happy-mother-s-day Mother's Day Fri, 12 May 2017 16:07:59 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/happy-mother-s-day mother,mom,motherhood,mother's,mother'sday,mothersday,doll,boydoll,momboss,momaprenuer,smallbusiness,family,familybusiness thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/game-set-m-my-pal-for-tennis-is-back Our beloved My Pal for Tennis character is going to be available for purchase very soon! Fri, 05 May 2017 11:58:08 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/game-set-m-my-pal-for-tennis-is-back tennis,boydoll,mypal,mypalfortennis,tennisdoll,doll,18inchdoll,american,americangirl,americanboy,americanboydoll,ag,letthemplay,boy,toy,toysforboys,boymom,mom,toyforsale,online,onlinetoystore,toystore,toyblog,toyblogger thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/autism-awareness-all-year-long Autism Awareness importance to continue all year Fri, 28 Apr 2017 17:24:26 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/autism-awareness-all-year-long autism,autismawareness,awareness,doll,boydoll,18inchdoll,american,americangirl,americanboy,boy thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/earth-day-2017 How My Pal for Going Green can make a difference this Earth Day 2017 Fri, 21 Apr 2017 12:20:57 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/earth-day-2017 earth,day,earthday,earthday2017,gogreen,18inchdoll,americangirl,americanboydoll,recycle,livegreen,environment,sustainability,goinggreen,mypal,boydoll,18inchboydoll thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/teachlove Fri, 07 Apr 2017 10:11:12 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/teachlove teachlove,diversity,representation,boydoll,doll,18inchdoll,youngergeneration,colorblind,love,toystore,theyoungergenerationiswatching thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/pbs-takes-action-for-autism-awareness-month Fri, 31 Mar 2017 10:24:59 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/pbs-takes-action-for-autism-awareness-month autismawareness,autism,PBS,sesamestreet,julia,acceptance,respect,awareness,inclusion,understanding,childrensshow,education,kidsshow thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/sesame-street-introduces-first-muppet-with-autism Fri, 24 Mar 2017 14:40:28 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/sesame-street-introduces-first-muppet-with-autism autism,julia,sesamestreet,muppet,autismawareness,firstmuppetwithautism,inclusion thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/these-dolls-can-help-teach-siblings-about-autism Sat, 18 Mar 2017 01:41:06 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/these-dolls-can-help-teach-siblings-about-autism Facebook,video thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/post-title Fri, 17 Mar 2017 12:31:22 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/post-title services,adults,autism,disabilities,adultservices,medicare,politics,autismawareness,boydoll,educational,toys thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/historic-victory-for-fc-barcelona Fri, 10 Mar 2017 14:56:01 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/historic-victory-for-fc-barcelona mypalforsoccer,soccer,football,fcbarcelona,psg,parissg,championsleague,europeanfootball,boydoll,sports,18inchdoll,18inchboydoll,logan,loganeverett thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/my-pal-for-first-eucharist-has-arrived Fri, 03 Mar 2017 17:12:33 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/my-pal-for-first-eucharist-has-arrived firstcommunion,firsteucharist,boydoll,suit,dollsuit,mypal,catholic,18inchdoll,boydollclothes thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/girl-power-at-toy-fair Fri, 24 Feb 2017 13:22:42 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/girl-power-at-toy-fair girlpower,toyfair,superheroes,actionfigure,barbie,doll,hero,girls,Mattel thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/oh-boy-american-girl-launches-first-boy-doll Wed, 15 Feb 2017 17:57:22 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/oh-boy-american-girl-launches-first-boy-doll americangirl,boydoll,americangirlboydoll,mattel,diversity,genderstereotypes,18inchdoll thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/racial-representation-in-the-doll-industry-2 Mon, 13 Feb 2017 11:25:15 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/racial-representation-in-the-doll-industry-2 boydoll,18inchdoll,diversity,representation,americangirldoll,americanboydoll,lookalikedoll thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/racial-representation-in-the-doll-industry The idea that there should be a representation of black features in dolls for young girls is a bigger deal than most people might think. This is not about an African American girl wanting all her dolls to look exactly like her. Fri, 03 Feb 2017 16:56:27 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/racial-representation-in-the-doll-industry african-american-doll thumbnail https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/what-my-twins-taught-me-about-gender-stereotypes Sun, 14 Feb 2016 00:35:43 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/what-my-twins-taught-me-about-gender-stereotypes parenting,children https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/waldorf-wednesday-is-back-or-why-boys-need-dolls/ Tue, 13 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/waldorf-wednesday-is-back-or-why-boys-need-dolls/ boy-doll https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/barbie-for-boys-the-gendered-tyranny-of-the-toy-store/ No Gender December’ and ‘Let Toys Be Toys’ campaign push for gender equality in toys despite opposition that label them as just being "politically correct" Tue, 13 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/barbie-for-boys-the-gendered-tyranny-of-the-toy-store/ boy-dolls https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/the-case-for-gender-neutral-toy-marketing/ More and more parents, lobbyists and scientists are seeing the need for gender-neutrality in the labels, packaging and classification of children. Mon, 12 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/the-case-for-gender-neutral-toy-marketing/ toys https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/is-brainy-barbie-really-any-better/ Mattel may be giving the Barbie doll a voice, but others fear young girls will lose their own voice and sense of imagination with the introduction of Hello Barbie. Mon, 12 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/is-brainy-barbie-really-any-better/ doll https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/its-ok-that-my-son-plays-with-dolls/ Blogger mom Katie Marcum is standing up for her son (and all boys) who are being told that they shouldn't play with dolls or like the color pink. Fri, 09 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/its-ok-that-my-son-plays-with-dolls/ boy-doll https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/girls-boys-and-toys/ The shopping choices we sometimes make when it comes to children's toys is influenced by society and capitalists, but a Swedish company wants to change that. Fri, 09 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/girls-boys-and-toys/ toys https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/why-i-want-my-son-and-all-boys-to-play-with-dolls/ So many fathers today are clueless about how to be a good father. Peter Morris believes this can be changed early on by allowing boys to play with dolls. Thu, 08 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/why-i-want-my-son-and-all-boys-to-play-with-dolls/ boy-dolls https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/post-title/ Zibits, those pocket-sized remote controlled robots, can be excellent "dolls" for pretend play for both boys and girls since it's not gender-specific. Thu, 08 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/post-title/ boy-doll https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/gender-specific-toys-daughters-should-be-playing-with-lego-not-dolls/ Both Elizabeth Truss (Minister for Education) and Jo Swinson (Minister for Women and Equalities) in the UK are strong supporters of practicing gender-neutrality in toys. Wed, 07 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/gender-specific-toys-daughters-should-be-playing-with-lego-not-dolls/ toys https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/dad-who-praised-his-son-for-playing-with-a-mermaid-doll-takes-the-four-year-old-and-his-beloved-toy-off-roading-to-prove-how-fierce-a-dolly-can-be/ The video that Mikki Willis posted about his son choosing a doll went viral on the internet. Now Willis posts another video for the critics everywhere. Wed, 07 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/dad-who-praised-his-son-for-playing-with-a-mermaid-doll-takes-the-four-year-old-and-his-beloved-toy-off-roading-to-prove-how-fierce-a-dolly-can-be/ boy-doll https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/you-cant-like-flowers-youre-a-boy/ People in this day and age continue to attach a social stigma to a child who shows preference for toys that are deemed "for the opposite sex". Tue, 06 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/you-cant-like-flowers-youre-a-boy/ toys https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/why-do-we-still-care-if-boys-play-with-dolls/ Many fight to change the gender dichotomy in toys, but we have yet to see a time when there's no need to be upset when boys play with dolls because equality is the norm. Tue, 06 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/why-do-we-still-care-if-boys-play-with-dolls/ boy-doll https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/ways-to-nurture-early-childhood-development/ Vtech's expert panelist Dr. Eliot shares some of the things that can be done at home and in playschools to promote development with toys in early childhood years. Mon, 05 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/ways-to-nurture-early-childhood-development/ toys https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/9-autism-facts-the-presidential-candidates-and-you-need-to-know/ So many misinformed myths about autism continue to be perpetuated by a lot of people up to this day. Matt Petronzio decided to compile a list to educate the public. Mon, 05 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/9-autism-facts-the-presidential-candidates-and-you-need-to-know/ autism https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/contactwhen-boys-play-with-dolls/ The obsession for labeling things as strictly "for boys" and "for girls" is something Society definitely needs to reexamine and rethink. Fri, 02 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/contactwhen-boys-play-with-dolls/ boy-dolls https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/research-shows-that-the-type-of-toys-matters-when-it-comes-to-how-parents-speak/ An experiment by Jennifer Zosh and her colleagues shows that the type of toys parents and their children play with impacts the child's development. Fri, 02 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/research-shows-that-the-type-of-toys-matters-when-it-comes-to-how-parents-speak/ toys https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/my-son-is-a-boys-boy-but-he-plays-with-dolls/ Melissa Sohm doesn't buy into the whole "boys will be boys" belief or the idea that boys shouldn't play with "girls toys" -- and that includes dolls. Tue, 29 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/my-son-is-a-boys-boy-but-he-plays-with-dolls/ boy-doll https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/meet-the-first-couple-to-have-an-all-autism-wedding-autistic-children-can-grow-up-and-have-a-happy-life-says-the-bride/ The upcoming wedding of Anita Lesko and Abraham Nielson is showing the world that indeed people with autism have feelings and fall in love too. Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/meet-the-first-couple-to-have-an-all-autism-wedding-autistic-children-can-grow-up-and-have-a-happy-life-says-the-bride/ autism https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/rutgers-scientist-with-autism-uses-experience-in-lab/ Jason Lunden is in a unique situation because he has the opportunity to study autism while living with the disorder and experiencing its challenges firsthand. Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/rutgers-scientist-with-autism-uses-experience-in-lab/ autism https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/when-kids-play-across-gender-lines/ Harrod's opened its newly renovated 26,000 square foot Toy Kingdom featuring six interactive "worlds"; instead of aisles sorted by gender. Wed, 23 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/when-kids-play-across-gender-lines/ boy-dolls https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/employers-take-note-people-with-autism-ideally-suited-to-fill-critical-stem-jobs/ Skilled workers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields are in short supply and individuals with autism may just be the right people to fill the gap. Wed, 23 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/employers-take-note-people-with-autism-ideally-suited-to-fill-critical-stem-jobs/ autism https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/boys-can-play-with-dolls-too/ Target has started to pay attention to the growing demand for the end of gender-stereotyping in toys, and other companies are urged to follow in their footsteps. Wed, 23 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/boys-can-play-with-dolls-too/ boy-doll https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/momday-can-boys-play-with-dolls/ Listeners at 95.3 Fresh Radio in California discussed whether or not it's okay for one mom to get her son a dollhouse for his upcoming 4th birthday. Thu, 17 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/momday-can-boys-play-with-dolls/ boy-doll https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/my-kid-in-the-closet-5-things-ive-learned-about-my-autistic-child/ Meredith Masony reflects on the autism diagnosis of her 4-year-old son, its effects and the signs he has displayed since he was very young. Wed, 16 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/my-kid-in-the-closet-5-things-ive-learned-about-my-autistic-child/ autism-awareness https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/girl-meets-world-is-taking-on-autism-in-a-very-special-episode-thats-bound-to-be-emotional/ Popular Disney show "Girl Meets World"; takes on some real-world issues like autism in its latest episodes airing this season. Wed, 16 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/girl-meets-world-is-taking-on-autism-in-a-very-special-episode-thats-bound-to-be-emotional/ autism-awareness https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/boys-are-born-to-prefer-dolls-over-masculine-toys-like-cars/ Some believe young boys enjoy playing with dolls until they develop a greater sense of gender awareness and start to understand the differences in roles. Fri, 11 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/boys-are-born-to-prefer-dolls-over-masculine-toys-like-cars/ boy-doll https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/swedish-toymaker-publishes-gender-neutral-childrens-christmas-catalogue/ One of Sweden's largest toy chains is changing the way they think about and present their products as they try and steer clear of gender stereotyping. Fri, 11 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/swedish-toymaker-publishes-gender-neutral-childrens-christmas-catalogue/ boy-doll https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/mummy-why-cant-i-just-be-normal/ The spirit of Brooke Lumsden's 9-year-old son gets broken every time someone reacts negatively to his interests in doll houses. Fri, 04 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/mummy-why-cant-i-just-be-normal/ boy-doll https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/boys-playing-with-dolls-oh-no/ People tend to make a big deal of it when they see young boys play with dolls, and stereotyping is becoming a norm. Fri, 04 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/boys-playing-with-dolls-oh-no/ boy-doll https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/how-genetic-tests-could-help-parents-better-understand-their-childs-autism/ Two genetic tests, the "chromosomal microarray analysis" (or CMA ) and "whole-exome sequencing" (or WES) can now be used in conjunction to diagnose and treat autism. Fri, 04 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/how-genetic-tests-could-help-parents-better-understand-their-childs-autism/ autism-awareness https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/boys-favor-playing-with-dolls-more-than-trucks-researchers-find-male-babies-gaze-longer-at-objects-with-faces/ A study from the University of Western Sydney MARCS Institute recently showed that young boys actually do prefer dolls. Thu, 03 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/boys-favor-playing-with-dolls-more-than-trucks-researchers-find-male-babies-gaze-longer-at-objects-with-faces/ boy-doll https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/historical-figures-get-the-superhero-treatment-with-new-toy-line/ Jason Feinberg's new line of toys isn't your typical superhero action figure since it's based off of actual historical figures. Thu, 03 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/historical-figures-get-the-superhero-treatment-with-new-toy-line/ boy-doll https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/new-technologies-analyze-brain-chemistry-to-develop-treatments-for-autism/ The newest breakthroughs for people with autism uses technology to analyze brain chemistry and behavior to help during treatment. Thu, 03 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/new-technologies-analyze-brain-chemistry-to-develop-treatments-for-autism/ autism-awareness https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/playing-with-barbie-dolls-could-limit-girls-career-choices-study-shows/ A recent study at Oregon State University shows that playing with Barbie dolls have an influence on the perceived future career choices for young girls. Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/playing-with-barbie-dolls-could-limit-girls-career-choices-study-shows/ boy-doll https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/peer-socialization-of-gender-in-young-boys-and-girls/ As children grow, they learn more and more about their gender identity and the role it plays in social norms and how it affects their interactions. Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT https://www.mysiblingdolls.com/blog/peer-socialization-of-gender-in-young-boys-and-girls/ toys