Policy in Play
Podcast Description
Policy in Play bridges the gap between research and real-world impact, exploring how policies, research, government action, and nonprofit initiatives come together to enhance child well-being.
Each episode sparks thought-provoking discussions with expert guests, offering diverse perspectives, tackling pressing challenges, and uncovering fresh insights.
Produced by the Learning for Well-being Institute, this podcast is more than a conversation—it’s a gateway to new ideas and transformative dialogue.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on topics such as child well-being, equity in early childhood, and the role of policy in promoting effective outcomes, with episodes like The Equity Crisis in Early Childhood discussing precision policy and community involvement in creating equitable opportunities for children, and how evidence-based approaches can enhance the lives of families.
Policy in Play bridges the gap between research and real-world impact, exploring how policies, evidence, government action, and nonprofit initiatives intersect to enhance child well-being.
Each episode features thought-provoking conversations with expert guests, bringing diverse perspectives, unpacking pressing challenges, and offering fresh insight into what makes policy truly work.
Produced by the Learning for Well-being Institute, this podcast is more than a conversation—it’s a space for new ideas, shared learning, and meaningful change.
In this fourth episode of Policy in Play, Dominic Richardson and Edda Olsson explore the link between child protection, well-being, and trauma prevention with global advocate Benjamin Perks. Benjamin unpacks the science of early childhood development, the power of attachment, and evidence-based policies that can prevent trauma at scale.
The discussion highlights how parenting programmes, universal parental leave, and trauma-informed education can lay the groundwork for a society where every child thrives.
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