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Aanchal is a piece of cloth worn typically by South Asian women like a dupatta (stole or scarf), and that is symbolic of a caregiver cloaking a young baby or child for protection and nurturing. Language: en Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Aanchal Episode 16: Finding Their Voice: How Children Learn Language in the Early Years
Episode 16
Sunday, 15 February, 2026
Join Host Yasmeen Mehboob with Dr. Christine ParkerIn this engaging episode of the Aanchal ECD Podcast, How do children learn to speak, think, and make sense of the world, long before formal teaching begins? Join Host Yasmeen Mehboob in a thoughtful conversation with Dr. Christin as they explore early language development and the powerful role of a child’s mother tongue in learning other languages. Dr. Christine Parker, affiliated with the Pen Green Centre in Corby, has worked in early childhood, primary, and teacher education for over 45 years. Her research explores multilingual early childhoods in early years settings across different countries, including Pakistan.











