Dr Abigail Miranda – Love, Support & A Joined-Up Approach

In the first episode of Un-seen Legacies Of Childhood, educational and child psychologist Dr Abigail Miranda from Anna Freud discusses the importance of support in the early years for creating happy and healthy adults. She emphasises the role of love and emotional support in parenting and highlights the need for accessible information and support networks for parents.

Dr. Miranda also addresses the impact of socioeconomic status on child development and the challenges faced by children in primary school. She highlights the importance of early intervention and support, particularly in light of the rising levels of need and the impact of the pandemic, advocating for coordinated and joined-up services and the involvement of families in shaping services through participation.   

This episode also explores various aspects of childhood and mental health. It covers topics such as the voice of the infant, mental health in infants and young children, adolescence and mental health, the impact of social media on mental health, building self-esteem in adolescents, supporting children of war, supporting adults who care for children, the government's role in supporting children, and the future of support for parents.

For more information about Anna Frued -  

https://www.annafreud.org

https://www.annafreud.org/services/services-for-professionals/who-we-are-services

Episode signposting -

https://www.samaritans.org

https://www.mind.org.uk

https://www.thebraincharity.org.uk

https://www.betterhelp.com

Chapters -

(0:00:06) - Supporting Early Childhood Development

(0:15:43) - Childhood Attachments and Support Needs

(0:22:04) - Challenges in Supporting Children's Development