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Hindustan Times
13-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
What is Happy Little Minds? All about Kate Middleton's mental health program for kids
The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, has announced a pilot program as part of her Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. The project, called 'Happy Little Minds,' aims to support the emotional and social development of preschoolers in the underprivileged parts of London. The pilot program was announced amid Infant Mental Health Awareness Week. Kate Middleton's new project underscores how she has long championed the importance of social and emotional development in toddlers and young children, a post on the Centre for Early Childhood's website stated. The initiative marks a collaboration between leading children's charities Barnardo's and Place2Be, which is one of the key charities supported by Kate Middleton. Under the Happy Little Minds pilot program, mental health practitioners will provide bespoke training and ongoing consultation for almost 50 early education practitioners. The training will be related to emotional and social development. Two nurseries in Tower Hamlets and Hackney have been chosen for the program. The mental health practitioners will also provide parents with guidance. They will work directly with some families. Around 150 babies, young children and their families are expected to benefit from the pilot. The initiative starts in June and will take place for 12 months. The Centre for Early Childhood published The Shaping Us Framework earlier this year. The document aimed at increasing awareness of and knowledge about social and emotional skills to inspire society to action. The initiative was part of the Princess of Wales' efforts to create a happier, healthier society, the centre's official website states. Christian Guy, the Executive Director of The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, said, 'If settings are well-supported to promote social and emotional development in babies and young children, there is huge potential to positively impact all children, and for early intervention and prevention of future mental health conditions in those most at risk, which could be truly transformational both for individuals and society.' The Shaping Us National Symposium in November 2023 was the starting point for the initiative. Catherine Roche, Chief Executive of Place2Be, held a discussion with an infant mental health expert from Barnardo's about the idea. They then approached the Royal Foundation for funding. The foundation bankrolled a trial for an observation tool known as the Alarm Distress Baby Scale (ADBB) in 2023 to help families better understand how babies express their feelings. Following positive results from phase one, the tool was expanded to eight National Health Service sites. The pilot will run till 2026. Also read: Kate Middleton apologises to Prince William after winning yacht race in resurfaced video. Watch In May, the Princess of Wales dropped a video on Instagram during Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about 'humanity's longstanding connection to nature.' The video featured Kate Middleton and her husband, Prince William, enjoying the outdoors. Take a look at the post here: A post shared by The Prince and Princess of Wales (@princeandprincessofwales) The post came as Kate Middleton resumed her royal duties following her battle with cancer. It is an initiative launched by Kate Middleton's Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. The Princess of Wales was diagnosed with cancer in 2024. She is now in remission. It is one of the leading children's charities supported by Kate Middleton.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
January Royal Rewind: Palace Unveils Gorgeous Black-and-White Pic of Kate Middleton & Surprising Vid of Prince William
2024 was a whirlwind year for the British royal family. In December alone, we got to watch Kate Middleton, 43, and her three kids at her annual holiday concert, we saw a surprisingly candid interview from Prince William, 42, and we of course got the Wales family Christmas card. But 2024 is long gone and 2025 is looking to be just as busy a year as the last. In fact, today marks the final day of the month, so I'm calling out a few of Kensington Palace's biggest royal events, outings and memorable moments from the last 31 days in a January Rewind. Here, the highlights. Early this month, Kensington Palace shared a gorgeous photo on Instagram in honor of Princess Catherine's 43rd birthday—and it came with a beautiful message from her husband, Prince William. The black-and-white photo taken by photographer Matt Porteous was accompanied by this caption from Prince William: "To the most incredible wife and mother. The strength you've shown over the last year has been remarkable. George, Charlotte, Louis and I are so proud of you. Happy Birthday, Catherine. We love you." Just days later, Princess Catherine shared the remarkable news that her cancer is in remission. The Princess of Wales returned to The Royal Marsden, which is the same center where she received treatment. Following the visit, she posted pics and a message on IG, saying, "It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focused on recovery. As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal." Prince William also appeared at a number of important outings. He headed to west London to visit a charity called Centrepoint, where he showed off his athletic skills by participating in a sparring lesson. HANNAH MCKAY/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Then, in Liverpool, he got his hands dirty as he visited the Cycle of Life social club and explored the Welsh Streets. In a surprising Instagram post, the future monarch can be seen interacting with the Cycle of Life team and focusing intently as he works on the wheel of a bike. Another slide also shows the prince breaking royal protocol by posing with fans for a selfie. Meanwhile, Kensington Palace also shared a radiant throwback of the Princess of Wales. In the photo, she is all smiles as she gently holds the hand of a baby. The caption gave a major update regarding the expansion of the Alarm Distress Baby Scale (ADBB) trial. Then, the Prince and Princess of Wales were quite busy in the last days of the month. They shared a beautiful poem for Burns Night, appeared together for an official event honoring the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and even took part in a pair of solo outings (Will had a science day and Catherine spent time with children). Phew, what a month for the Wales fam. Want all the latest royal news sent right to your inbox? Click here. I Noticed Something Interesting About Prince William's Body Language at His Latest Royal Outing
