Sue Atkins In Conversation With ….. Dr. Amanda Gummer Founder of Fundamentally Children, The Good Toy Guide & The Good App Guide.

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I caught up and interviewed Dr. Amanda Gummer, Founder and MD at Fundamentally Children who is passionate about giving children the best opportunities in life.

As a research psychologist specialising in child development, she has set up Fundamentally Children which includes The Good Toy Guide  The Good App Guide all of which promote the value of play and positive parenting in child development.

She is also a founding member of the Children’s Activities Association.

She provides consultancy and training on child and family related issues to a wide range of audiences and her book ‘Play: Fun ways to help your children develop in the first 5 years’, was published in May 2015.

She is a member of the Play Research Network, The International Toy Research Association, Play England and the National Toy Council and have been involved with parliamentary policy on children’s issues.

She is also a regularly on national TV (BBC, Sky) and in many of the national newspapers, and various national and local radio stations.

Her specialties include: Child development, parenting, play, research, toys, toy design, product development, licensing, families, education, working parents, work-life balance, parent-centred parenting and psychology

I asked Amanda what inspired her to set up Fundamentally Children & what makes a great toy or a brilliant app. I also asked her why play is SO important for children & you’ll be surprised at her answers !  

 

 

 

 

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