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Kate Middleton launches nature project for early childhood development
Kate Middleton's new project aims to boost children's emotional skills through daily nature exposure.
In brief
Kate Middleton's new project aims to boost children's emotional skills through daily nature exposure. Kate Middleton's Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood project explores how nature exposure helps children develop emotional and social skills. Originally reported by MadeForMums.
Kate Middleton launches new project
The Princess of Wales announced a project exploring how outdoor play and nature could help babies and young children develop vital life skills.
Research shows nature gap for children
New polling reveals 84% of parents believe nature benefits child wellbeing but only 33% say their child spends time in nature every day.
Project focuses on nature-rich environments
The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood will investigate how nature-rich environments support children's development with nurturing relationships.
Project partners with Duchy of Cornwall
The project is developed by The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood with the Duchy of Cornwall as a founding partner.
Research aims to improve child development
The project will bring together academics, early years practitioners, charities and environmental organisations to investigate nature's role in child development.
Simple nature activities for families
Families can explore local parks, take sensory walks, get creative outdoors, and make time for unstructured play with children.
Project details to be announced
The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood will work with specialists to better understand how nature-based experiences become part of children's everyday lives.
Here's the gist
Kate Middleton's Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood project explores how nature exposure helps children develop emotional and social skills.
