“We absolutely work with the family until the job is done.”

Does the UK punish families for their poverty? Is the government doing enough to help young children flourish and parents succeed? What will it take to fix a broken system?

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Life, Changing is presented by David Taylor, reported by Claudia Williams, and produced by Phil Sansom – with special thanks to Carey Oppenheim.

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“It’s kind of magical.”

What’s the point of nurseries? Why are the ages of three to five so crucial? Are today’s children part of a giant, unplanned experiment?

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Life, Changing is presented by David Taylor, reported by Claudia Williams, and produced by Phil Sansom – with special thanks to Carey Oppenheim.

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“It's been a difficult time, but we're getting there. We're all getting used to each other.”

Is there such a thing as a ‘normal’ family? Does technology make interactions between parents and children better, or worse? In the struggle between work and childcare, who wins and who loses?

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Life, Changing is presented by David Taylor, reported by Claudia Williams, and produced by Phil Sansom – with special thanks to Carey Oppenheim.

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