The link between green space, air quality, rich biodiversity and mental wellbeing in children is well documented. In this episode, Zak and Kerry are joined by Shahid Islam from Bradford's Act Early Programme to explore the part we all have to

Starting the 'Early Childhood Adversity' Conversation

Mar 17th, 2021 41m 23s

Adverse Childhood Experiences are one of the greatest unaddressed public health challenges facing our nation today. They have a considerable impact on a child’s future health, behaviours and opportunity. In this episode, Zak and Kerry are join

Is Dad Okay?

Mar 8th, 2021 39m

Do we regularly look for the signs of adverse mental health in fathers? The latest research suggests that one in ten new fathers develop depression and even higher numbers experience anxiety. Zak and Kerry discuss how Early Years professional

Birth During a Pandemic

Dec 28th, 2020 38m 45s

Zak and Kerry find out what it is like to give birth during a pandemic. What challenges have families faced and what additional support has been recommended to overcome those challenges? To answer these questions and more they take a deeper l

What Is Attachment And Why Does It Matter?

Nov 17th, 2020 39m 22s

In this episode, Zak and Kerry chat with Dr Suzanne Zeedyk, a specialist in human connection and attachment theory, to explore how the earliest years of life give us the tools we use to navigate the challenges of childhood, adolescence, and adu

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