Invested in Europe: How Mattel equips children with the skills to thrive

What difference can a Barbie make? A lot! Recent findings from research commissioned by Mattel show that children develop critical social skills by playing with dolls, just like when they play with others. Children develop empathy, creativity and information processing – the building blocks of success – when they are simply given the chance to play. Learn more about this and other stories of American companies’ commitment to the communities they interact with and the places they call home on Invested in Europe.