The Importance of Laughter with Casper Addyman

Today we are excited to welcome a multi-faceted man - a trained infant psychologist who for the past decade has been specialising in babies laughter. Over the course of his career, he has investigated early concept learning, the foundations of language, time perception and sleep, and of course, the importance of laughter and positive emotion in early life - research that culminated in his joyful and informative book, The Laughing Baby. Not only does he write about babies, but he also writes for babies with his fabulous Babies Laugh books.

In this episode, we discuss baby and toddler laughter and play plus early years development.

Find out more about Casper's books here: https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/dr-caspar-addyman/44512

Find The Happy Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PhtxqKLvVc

Mother Tongue

Hello and welcome back to Mother Tongue! A podcast and social media community bringing together mums from around the world to connect over their experiences of motherhood.

Now boasting a successful website, audiobook and strong social following, it all started with a podcast in 2020. A British expat living in the UAE, I started the brand all over a coffee with friends sat at her house, discussing the trials and tribulations of being a mum. The idea was to provide companionship for a generation of new mothers who are expected to do it all.

With the help of the many experts and mothers I have spoken to over the last three years, we have taken listeners along on our own journey into motherhood and beyond. 

Now heading into its 13th season, Mother Tongue continues to grow and help women around the world.

Thanks for tuning in! 

Maryanne xxx

To get in touch or to find out more about the podcast, please email [email protected] / Instagram @wearemothertongue.

Or visit our website: www.wearemothertongue.com

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