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50:50 Parliament. Women and wargaming. Developing language skills. Christmas social burn out.

50;50 Parliament. The woman on a mission to make women more visible in the world of wargaming. Plus Professor Usha Goswami, an expert on children鈥檚 language development.

Since last week's Election, a thousand women have signed up with 50:50 Parliament to register their interest in standing as an MP next time. What's inspiring them to get involved ?

For the last five years, Annie Norman has been on a mission to make women more visible in the wargaming world. She tells us about the inspiration behind her latest collection of minitures.

Professor Usha Goswami, an expert on children鈥檚 language development on how much babies understand, and why rhythm so important for developing language skills.

And if keeping up with all the festive celebrations is getting too much, tips on how to avoid "social burnout".

Presenter Jenni Murray
Producer Beverley Purcell

Guest; Professor Usha Goswami
Guest; Annie Norman
Guest; Frances Scott,
Guest; Lucrece Grehoua
Guest; Olivia Petter
Guest; Louise Tyler.

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Thu 19 Dec 2019 10:00
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