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Becoming a parent: Joys and challenges

9:30am-11:30am on Saturday 28 March

Times shown are in GMT (UTC +0) up to the 26th March. For events on or after 27th March times are in BST (UTC +1).

The Pitt Building, Trumpington Street, CB2 1RP

Are you expecting a baby or caring for a young child? Join us for a friendly and informative session designed for families with babies and toddlers. Discover how parenting has changed over time in the UK, and explore what really matters to parents today. Hear from our expert panel, and take part in informal and wide-ranging discussions.

Enjoy light refreshments and pastries while connecting with other parents.

Chat with representatives from the Brazelton Centre UK (www.brazelton.co.uk).

Bring your babies and toddlers! There will be fun activities and music making to keep little ones entertained while you enjoy the event.

Meet our speakers (with Dr Stephanie Archer as facilitator):

Dr Hannaliis Jaadla (historian and demographer), who will share fascinating insights from historical UK census data on how society has shaped parenting.

Professor Claire Hughes and Dr Or Perah Midbar Alter (psychologists), who will present research that follows first-time parents through pregnancy and early parenthood – looking at how thoughts and feelings before birth influence parenting, and how mothers’ and fathers’ experiences compare.

Dr Neerja Thergaonkar, who will reflect on supporting parents’ wellbeing during these early years.

Booking required:
REQUIRED

Additional Information

Booking required:
REQUIRED
Age: Under 5s
Format: Hands-on Activity, Talk
Timing: In person
Cost: Free
Event Capacity: 90
Theme: Society, Discovery
Accessibility: Lift, Step-free access, Accessible toilet

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