Episode 1: Modern families
Is there such a thing as a “normal” family? Does technology make interactions between parents and children better, or worse? In the struggle between work and childcare, who wins and who loses?
Podcast
Life, changing
A new three-part series from Tortoise
Over only a generation, early childhood in the UK has become radically different. Families have shifted. Tech is everywhere. Nurseries are much more common. And budget cuts, Covid, and the cost of living have created a storm of uncertainty.
Across three cities, we’re speaking to parents and children about their lives, worries, and dreams, and – with the help of the Nuffield Foundation – uncovering the hidden stories behind these seismic changes.
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Episodes
Episode 2: Nursery networkers
What’s the point of nurseries? Why are the ages of three to five so crucial? Are today’s children part of a giant, unplanned experiment?
Episode 3: Dividing lines
Does the UK punish families for their poverty? Is the government doing enough to help young children flourish and parents succeed? What will it take to fix a broken system?