Overview

• The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood published a 1,500‑word essay titled “The Power of Human Connection in a Distracted World,” co‑authored by the Princess of Wales and Professor Robert Waldinger.
• The piece cites the Harvard Study of Adult Development in arguing that relationship quality is a leading predictor of long‑term health and happiness.
• During a visit to Home‑Start Oxford, the Princess promoted the Centre’s seven short animated explainers as Home‑Start UK prepares training for roughly 9,000 volunteers.
• The essay warns that constant digital distraction undermines attention for babies and young children and urges practical steps such as protecting family dinners, eye contact and engaged listening.
• Prince William recently reiterated that their three children do not have mobile phones, reinforcing the campaign’s focus on presence and connection at home.