Small wonders: Dollhouses

Some may view them as tools of child's play, but the appeal of dollhouses is far-reaching. For 88-year-old sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer, they're therapeutic. Correspondent Chip Reid joins Dr. Ruth at "Small Stories," an exhibit of dollhouses at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.

[@tompinion4138]

I love Dr. Ruth. She deserves all the respect we could give her. I'm glad that she has a hobby and passion that has sustained her up into her golden years. Good for her!

[@mmrobison6720]

I just made a dollhouse last year during covid (I'd always wanted one) then refurnished it this year when I was going through mourning for my dad. I called it "my safe, perfect world" and even said it was my "dollhouse therapy." I didn't know that it was really a thing but I am feeling much better. Thank you little doll family! I guess we're never too old for play therapy.

[@janetcorey5102]

So true every doll house owner has a story, and it tells a story about their life...the why❤️

[@christinaapplegate5281]

I like her even more knowing she has a dollhouse! Too!

[@Anna-loves-you]

Love dr Ruth even more now, what a sweet lady.

[@maggiesatterfield2402]

Mine goes back to when I was four and I went to live with my grandparents. My father refused to care for me and my mother could not. My dollhouse is my way of organizing and stabilizing my world.

[@patricemarie2960]

Fascinating collection, history, Dr Ruth! Beautiful dollhouse! ......

[@saraguerrero4836]

Thank you Dr. Ruth, you're the best. 🙋‍♀️

[@trupype3028]

So glad Dr Ruth is still with us and loves dollhouses

[@whatchamacallit1young138]

Love her and love your passion for dollhouse.

[@silverlve70]

The story is heartbreaking and inspiring.

[@ludovickvanhullsen8061]

doctor Ruth you are still around our hero

[@jennfields1990]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this brave and playful woman!! She is a feminine icon!

[@christinetookey5637]

Bless her heart, I hope she has found peace 😢❤️

[@deborahknight5930]

It is an amazing hobby I have 4 dolls houses each one different and a log cabin which I created into santa grotto.

[@michellecollins290]

They are great therapy 🏠🏠🏠

[@patrouhoy7477]

Fantastic Interview with Ruth!! I very much relate.

[@edithppilar87]

Que lindo comparto esta aficion por el miniaturismo

[@anitafetters1816]

My obsession also goes back to a traumatic time. Nothing like what that lady went through.

[@UAMAK777]

I love this!!!