“One is quality of relationships. So, those moments that you spend with people that are around you. I remember that from my own childhood. I had an amazing Granny who devoted a lot of time to us, playing with us, doing arts and crafts and going to the greenhouse to do gardening, and cooking with us, and I try and incorporate a lot of the experiences that she gave us at the time into the experiences that I give my children now.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
“There are also the environments you spend time in as well: a happy home, a safe environment. As children, we spent a lot of time outside and it’s something I’m really passionate about. I think it’s so great for physical and mental wellbeing and laying [developmental] foundations. It’s such a great environment to spend time in, building those quality relationships without the distractions of \u2018I’ve got to cook’ and \u2018I’ve got to do this’. And actually, it’s so simple.” <\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Kate’s podcast debut was part of her efforts to promote her new “Five Big Questions” survey as part of her Early Years initiative focused on early childhood development and the long-term impact of a child’s most formative years. During her Happy Mum, Happy Baby<\/em> interview, the royal explained that she hopes the new initiative creates “generational change.” <\/p>\n“It’s going to take a long time\u2014I’m talking about a generational change\u2014but hopefully this is the first small step: to start a conversation around the importance of Early Childhood development,” she said. “It’s not just about happy, healthy children. This is for lifelong consequences and outcomes.”<\/p>\n
The full episode of Happy Mum, Happy Baby<\/em> featuring Kate’s interview is available for download starting at 11 a.m. EST Saturday. <\/p>\n\nFor more stories like this, including celebrity news, beauty and fashion advice, savvy political commentary, and fascinating features, sign up for the<\/em> Marie Claire newsletter<\/em>.<\/p>\nsubscribe here<\/p>\n