Princess Kate has issued a new statement highlighting the "sacred opportunity" the UK has to transform society by focusing on early childhood development.
The Princess of Wales's Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood has launched a film series unpacking brain science to inspire social and emotional growth.
The new film series will demonstrate how everyday actions support the development of children with a trusted adult figure, shown to be vital to positive brain development.
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The series has been earmarked to be used by professionals and mental health practitioners working with families in the UK.
Princess Kate has issued a new statement highlighting the "sacred opportunity" the UK has to transform society by focusing on early childhood development.
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The Princess of Wales has released a statement to coincide with the release of the film series.
Princess Kate said: "Early childhood has been recognised as the golden opportunity to build strong foundations for future life health and happiness.
"The new animated films from The Centre of Early Childhood showcase how adults can create nurturing, loving interactions with children, helping to foster social and emotional development during their earliest years.
"These core social and emotional skills are essential in forming healthy relationships and are fundamental building blocks that can carry us through life.
The Princess of Wales's Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood has launched a film series unpacking brain science to inspire social and emotional growth.
|Kensington Palace
"That is why we want to raise the awareness of, and celebrate, the extraordinary value of everyday moments of connection which matter more than ever in a rapidly changing world.
"Early childhood offers a sacred opportunity to transform our societies for the better and by nurturing these skills in our babies and children, we will be raising a younger generation better equipped to face the future."
The series has been translated into Welsh and British Sign Language.
Maggie Stephenson, the artist who worked with the Centre to develop the Shaping Us Framework, has illustrated the introductory film, animated by & Orange and produced by Making Pictures.
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The series has been earmarked to be used by professionals and mental health practitioners working with families in the UK.
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The topics covered in the film series are listed below:
- How we grow an emotionally healthy brain
- Noticing and navigating feelings
- Managing big feelings together
- Back and forth interactions
- Supporting early learning
- Creating space for connection