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Why children name their stuffed toys, according to psychology
Original: Psychology says children who name their stuffed toys and even household objects may be doing more than si
Psychologists say that when children name their stuffed toys or even household objects, it may signal more than simple play. Naming things can reflect a child's developing imagination, emotional attachment and early social skills, as they practise relationships and empathy through the objects they personify. Parenting outlets are highlighting the behaviour as a normal, even healthy, stage of childhood development.
Why now: Parenting media are circulating psychology-based insights about child development that resonate with parents.
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Evidence
- Psychology says children who name their stuffed toys and even household objects may be doing more than si · The Times of India
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