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  "id": 14985013,
  "title": "Kate commissions new research into nature benefits for babies and children",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/kate-commissions-new-research-into-nature-benefits-for-babies-and",
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  "published": "2026-10-16T13:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://lynnnews.co.uk/national/kate-commissions-new-research-into-nature-benefits-for-babies-and-children-173088"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Princess of Wales, Kate, has commissioned new research into the benefits of nature for the social and emotional development of babies and children. The research will be conducted by her Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. Kate hopes the study will enable society to build supportive environments that make nature more accessible to young children. The centre is collaborating with the Duchy of Cornwall estate on the project, and the prince and princess recently visited Nansledan site in Cornwall to learn about potential nature-based learning during the earliest years. Kate emphasized the importance of nature in this \"digital age,\" stating that spending quality time outdoors has never been more crucial for psychological and physiological wellbeing. The project aims to explore how nature, creativity, and relationships can best support the healthy development of babies and young children. The princess has long been an advocate for nature's benefits, particularly during her cancer journey, and has written about the skills and emotions that cannot be digitized, such as awareness, empathy, humility, and love. The announcement coincides with polling showing that 84% of parents believe nature helps their child's wellbeing and development, while 62% want their children to spend more time in nature and 56% want more nature-based experiences through childcare and education.",
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