117. Q&A: Is it okay to let my daughter play with Barbies?

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...

2:07 - Does playing with Barbies cause children to have an unrealistic body image?

8:01 - Do millennials carry a stigma around Barbies that is not accurate to the way they are being portrayed now?

8:58 - Is it beneficial to ban any toys, or is it better to use these toys as a conversation starter?

10:45 - How can you initiate a conversation with your child that can negate some of the negative effects of playing with thin dolls, unrealistic ideas of gender norms, and stereotypes.

18:40 - What other factors regarding self-esteem and body image are more important for parents to keep in mind rather than if they should or shouldn't let their child play with Barbies.

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