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    Barbie Movie Review - 10 month(s) ago

    Robbie and Gosling all dolled up; mature themes possible. Read Common Sense Media’s Barbie review, age rating, and parents guide.

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    • #Barbie is bolstered by impeccable performances and a witty screenplay. But the movie's sophisticated themes may land better with teens and adults. The contrast between societal commentary and nostalgic comedy manages not to feel off balance. Full review: https://t.co/Kaq1rxVwtx https://t.co/rYCLBE55T8

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    Free dolls were given to 700 UK schools as part of Mattel’s “Barbie School of Friendship” programme, which the company says was based on neuroscience research, but critics are worried about overt marketing. Hristio Boytchev reports The toy company Mattel has been criticised for “stealth marketing” after giving away free Barbie and Ken dolls to schools as part of a programme to teach empathy to children. Mattel’s “Barbie School of Friendship” programme, in which free dolls were given to children to carry out role play exercises, has been rolled out to 700 schools across the UK, “with the potential to reach 150 000+ pupils,” said the company. Mattel said research it had sponsored showed that playing with dolls offered “major benefits” for child development, including nurturing social skills such as empathy. But experts have criticised the programme, questioning the potential negative effects of Barbie dolls in terms of gender stereotyping and the use of research to justify the programme,

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    • Neuroscience or stealth marketing? Experts alarmed as free Barbies given to UK primary schools to teach social skills, finds investigation published by @bmj_latest today https://t.co/7Q9YfJbnn0

    • Free dolls were given to 700 UK schools as part of Mattel’s “Barbie School of Friendship” programme, which the company says was based on neuroscience research. Yet critics are worried about overt marketing. @hristio reports https://t.co/o5i7pqxnHP #Barbie

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    Scoliosis is a condition that causes the spine to curve sideways. There are several different types of scoliosis that affect children and adolescents. By far, the most common type is “idiopathic,” which means the exact cause is not known.

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    • A #scoliosis diagnosis isn’t easy for anyone. While your child might have a hard time dealing with their condition, you can support them through the process. Thanks @Mattel for spreading #scoliosisawareness: https://t.co/NY90kEcgTh #barbie #OrthoInfo #orthotwitter #inclusivity https://t.co/bXd9xePtI8

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    British coronavirus vaccine developer Sarah Gilbert has many science accolades to her credit but now shares an honor with Beyoncé, Marilyn Monroe and Eleanor Roosevelt: a Barbie doll in her likeness.

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    • Make room on your toy shelf for 6 new #Barbie dolls from @Mattel featuring Prof. Sarah Gilbert @UniofOxford who led #covid19 #vaccine dev't https://t.co/WbIGNiwzyC Mattel inspired by 6 women in science & #publichealth in #pandemic #WomensWork #STEM #STEMeducation https://t.co/w2Nyxnb5Wk