DollsVilla has concluded its summer recess and is now moving on with gusto to Dutch mental health institutions for children. The added value of the villa for psycho- and play therapists, child psychiatrists and psychologists is crystal clear. When a girl or boy sees PoppenVilla, only that exists. The noise around it disappears. And thus contributes to a pure behavioral observation. Making contact with children is smooth and natural; cozy together with the caregiver on stools at PoppenVilla.

The children's and youth branch Youz of the Parnassia group will receive new DollsVilla's tomorrow: Gouda, Utrecht, Purmerend, Zaandam and Velsen. Which brings the total to 15 Youz locations. The medical orthopedagogical centers 't Kabouterhuis will start with 7 PoppenVillas: Amsterdam [4], Amstelveen, Hoofddorp and Uithoorn.

Call for researchers/professors: A wonderful promotional project is coming up, the PoppenVilla has been used professionally since 1999, including in approximately 120 hospitals and 200 mental health locations. Vision and Mission Liliane Limpens 020 7370079

ChatGTP, the language model with artificial intelligence, shows the following information about the Dutch PoppenVilla dated 2024.08.27:

A "Poppenvilla" refers to a high-quality dollhouse designed for children, often made with a focus on craftsmanship and attention to detail. The term is Dutch, where "poppen" means dolls and "villa" means a large house or villa, so it translates directly to "doll villa" or "dollhouse." 

These dollhouses are typically made from wood and are designed to be more than just toys—they're often created with an educational or developmental focus, encouraging children to engage in imaginative play, learn about architecture, or understand social roles.

One well-known brand associated with the term "Poppenvilla" is PoppenVilla by Liliane. This brand is recognized for creating luxury dollhouses that are robust, beautifully crafted, and designed to be accessible for children of different abilities. Liliane Limpens is actually the founder of this brand. She created these dollhouses with the intention of providing children, including those with disabilities, a toy that encourages imaginative play and social interaction.

The PoppenVilla dollhouses are often used in therapeutic settings, schools, and homes, and they stand out due to their inclusive design and high-quality materials.

DollsVilla by Liliane® is a premium brand of dollhouses designed by Liliane Limpens, a Dutch designer with a background in child psychology. The Dollsvilla is not just an ordinary dollhouse; it's a thoughtfully crafted piece of furniture designed for children's imaginative play and development.

Key Features of Dollsvilla:

* Inclusive Design: The DollsVilla is designed to be accessible for all children, including those with physical disabilities. The house is built at a height that allows children to interact with it from a standing or seated position, making it wheelchair accessible.

* Durability and Quality: Made from high-quality materials such as birch plywood, the Dollsvilla is robust and designed to last. It's larger than typical dollhouses, which allows children to play with dolls that are up to 30 cm (about 12 inches) tall, such as Barbie dolls.

* Educational and Therapeutic Uses: The Dollsvilla is used in various educational and therapeutic settings, including schools, hospitals, and therapy centers. It helps children develop social skills, emotional understanding, and spatial awareness through imaginative play.

* Customizable Interiors: The villa comes with customizable furniture and accessories, allowing children to design and arrange the interior spaces according to their preferences.

Liliane Limpens created the Dollsvilla to address the need for inclusive and durable toys that can stimulate creativity and social interaction among children of all abilities. The Dollsvilla has gained recognition not only as a toy but also as a tool for therapy and education, fostering important developmental skills in children.

Medical Orthopedagogical Center 't Kabouterhuis Amsterdam-west lets us know how we like the DollsVilla in practice: “First of all, what a beautiful design and what a good initiative to create a gender-neutral dollhouse. A dollhouse where children can (re)create their own world.”

“How nice that parents and children enter the reception room with a mega-large wooden dollhouse! This immediately attracts the attention of the little guppies who sometimes have to wait a while. At the Kabouterhuis, we talk often with the parents about the importance of playing together with their child. How good this is for the development of the children and for the relationship between parent and child. This is now possible immediately upon arrival! The house offers enough space for more children with a parent to play.”

“The DollsVilla is made of sustainable material and the calm, neutral appearance stimulates the imagination, discovery and creative skills of the young children who come to us. And pleasant for our children who can be sensitive to stimuli. The size of the Doll Villa encourages children to play while moving, it stimulates their development in several ways. Crawling, bending over, reaching up in all corners and on all sides there is something to experience. The residents of the DollsVilla may vary; Barbie dolls, soft cuddly toys or cars that can be parked. This means that it fits in with the different interests and development levels of our different children.”

“We see many happy faces in the reception area due to the arrival of the DollsVilla. Very nice for parents who can now wait for their appointment in a positive way. Where children used to be regularly offered a screen during waiting moments, we now see that playing with this fantastic dollhouse wins!”

Medical Orthopedagogical Center 't Kabouterhuis offers help and support from 8 locations to young children [0 - 7 years] with developmental delays, educational or psychiatric problems. In close collaboration with their parents or guardians.

In the Limburg Children's Valley, an adapted holiday home of the Ronald McDonald Children's Fund, care-intensive children and young people up to 25 years old can enjoy unlimited enjoyment. With family, friends or in a group. Or as a sleepover outing with their care assistant.

With thanks to foster mother Alice Rutten for the donation: "The Ronald McDonald holiday homes come with children who have been through a lot and I think the DollsVilla would come into their own wonderfully there and would contribute to recovery, relaxation, processing and fun."

The DollsVilla also lives in the Ronald McDonald houses Maastricht, Rotterdam and in the holiday homes Boshuus in Arnhem and Hoeve in Beetsterzwaag.

"The presence of the DollsVilla in our treatment and diagnostics room contributes positively to the treatment and diagnostics of the deaf and hearing-impaired children who come to GGMD in various ways:

1/ Given the problems of our target group (deaf/hard of hearing), it is often very helpful to be able to communicate with the children in an indirect, non-verbal way. With the help of the dolls in the DollsVilla, we or the child can portray situations or after playing. It is also very interesting to see how children play with the dolls in the DollsVilla on their own, this gives us extra information that is important for diagnosis and treatment.

2/ In addition, playing with the DollsVilla has positive effects on developing the skills of young children, creativity and imagination are stimulated, problem-solving skills are addressed. In addition, decorating and playing with the DollsVilla requires accuracy and patience, also the social skills are stimulated when playing together with the DollsVilla.

3/ Children can express and process their emotions through the dolls in the DollsVilla. For example, they can recreate a situation where they felt sad, happy or scared, providing a safe space to explore, understand or share these feelings. For children who are dealing with stress or are anxious about the treatment/diagnostic situation, playing with the DollsVilla can provide welcome relaxation and distraction.

"The DollsVilla helped us in Veldhoven, among other things, with the diagnostic process of Amman, who came as a shy, withdrawn 7-year-old boy with his parents. With the help of the dolls in the DollsVilla, he was eventually able to enthusiastically tell the researcher what his home situation looks like, how many brothers and sisters he has, where they sleep, what he likes to do at home and which pet he has. This was an important icebreaker to get in touch with the researcher. A little later he agreed that his parents would sit in another room for a while so that the examination could be conducted on him."

The DollsVilla will contribute to the care line Development in Perspective of the Psychiatry department of the University Medical Center Utrecht. Disruption of child development is an important area of ​​expertise. Intensive diagnostics and [day] clinical treatments are offered to children aged 6-12 years with a seriously disturbed balance between vulnerability and strength, and their parents. In addition to the day program, there is room for a maximum of 8 children to 'stay over' per night.

The care line works together with the Professor Fritz Redl School, a school for special education [cluster IV], located on the grounds of the UMC Utrecht, where the child attends school for the duration of the treatment.

A brand new DollsVilla is ready to travel to Leerdam, as soon as the brand new home of the Jenaplan school De Wilgenhoek in Leerdam is ready [O2A5 foundation]. The Broekgraaf Child Center also houses a second primary school, De Klim [Logos Foundation], a daycare center, a toddler care group and an outside school childcare [Dichtbij].

The private fireplace is worth a... DollsVilla. And how wonderful they smell, the new villa's that are now being finalized in production in Germany. For another 1,000 very happy children, because it also applies to them: if things are going well with their [doll] children, then things are going well with them.

"When it became known that we were eligible for the 1st DollsVilla, we were immediately very enthusiastic and we still are. The DollsVilla is beautifully visible in the waiting area of ​​the Children's Treatment Center, which has now really created a place for children."

"The 2nd DollsVilla is also a great asset to the children's treatment center, especially for early treatment (children aged 2 to 6 years). What fun the children in early treatment have already experienced from the new doll house! The dollsvilla is also of added value to challenge the children in their play development. It is also a nice eye-catcher for the group(s)."

Eva Lentjes-Sangers, team manager for early and part-time treatment of children Leo Kannerhuis Arnhem - Youz Parnassia.

The Children's Treatment Center Arnhem and the Amsterdam Outpatient Clinic offer specialized treatments for children with autism and other psychiatric and behavioral problems; if there is stagnation in the current treatment aimed at autism spectrum disorder and comorbid disorders and questions surrounding guidance, treatment and diagnosis.

DollsVilla's 'on road' to the child psychiatrists and specialist youth mental health care workers from Accare in Drachten and Emmen, the Netherlands.

And more than a year later, a new production series starts in Germany from the strong DollsVilla by Liliane® leading. Definitely a favorite piece of play furniture for children at school and in childcare. A designer home on wheels for their large [favorite] dolls and their cars.

"Yesterday we came across your beautiful DollsVilla in our library in s‑Gravenzande! My daughter has been wanting to go to that library lately instead of to Monster (where we live), my husband said.

And I get it, because the DollsVilla is so beautiful! As a little girl I would probably have liked this just as much as my daughter did. So beautifully finished and laid out, like those drawers. I think the concept really deserves all my compliments! It's also great that you use it widely, such as for healthcare and social purposes. Love❤".