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THE 2023 FESTIVAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
21 October - 17 November
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What can we do to help new parents feel less lonely?

Activities for parents and children to share ideas in Sheffield

Lifelong wellbeing theme

What’s on offer?

An interactive workshop and adult's and children’s playgroup, sharing resources and research findings on loneliness among new parents, and inviting participants to reflect on this research. There will be arts and crafts activities for parents and children; a postbox for sharing ideas for solutions for loneliness and/or experiences of loneliness; and places to change, sit and feed babies.

Who’s leading the event?

Ruth Naughton-Doe (Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of York)

Open to

Parents and young children

Event Booking details

No booking required – just attend the venue on the day