Overview
- Kate published “The Power of Human Connection in a Distracted World” through her Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, co‑authoring it with Professor Robert Waldinger.
- The essay cites the Harvard Study of Adult Development to argue that relationship quality is the strongest predictor of long‑term health and happiness.
- She warns that constant digital distraction is undermining babies’ and young children’s social and emotional development, urging families to protect mealtimes and practice attentive, face‑to‑face connection.
- Her visit to Home‑Start Oxford coincides with a national rollout of the Centre’s animated explainer films and volunteer training for frontline family support.
- Prince William recently said their three children do not have phones, reinforcing the couple’s parenting example as Kate continues a measured public return focused on early childhood.