Chris West, fellow Occupational Therapist and co-founder of Eco Sensory Therapy in the UK, discusses the power of nature as co-therapist. Www.createcatt.com

Dr Francis Dimalanta, Developmental Paediatrician in the Philippines discusses the importance of Nature Connection for children.

Bingyu Cai from Ground Up Initiative (GUI) Singapore shares why engaging with nature and getting hands in the soil is so important for urban children developing important connections and skills for life.

Catching up with Rachel Tomlinson Head Teacher at Barrowford Primary School, Lancashire, about building a love of learning and nature. The first of our Voices for Nature series. Www.createcatt.com www.barrowford.lancs.sch.uk

The Caroline’s reconnect and review the important role of play for nature connection, nurture and sensory development. 8 years on from their first podcast in rural India tune in to hear where they have been and what’s next. Www.CreateCATT.com

Interview with author and CEO of CreateCATT, Caroline Essame, on the inspiration for her new book -Why Play Matters 101 Activities for Developmental Play to Support Young Children out now with Routledge Publishing . Www.developmental-play.com

Ali Khayam from Pakistan shares the work of “Right to Play” with examples from across the world focusing on how they support children’s social and emotional well-being through play. Www.righttoplay.com, www.developmental-play.com

Caroline Essame from CreateCATT chats with Deborah Thurley, positive psychology and mindfulness practitioner, about how creativity and play combines with mindful practices for positive self care as we emerge from the pandemic. www.CreateCATT.com

Caroline Essame CEO of CreateCATT and Dr Andrew Duffy discuss the importance of engaging with nature post COVId and how the natural world can support our social, emotional, cognitive and physical wellbeing in these unprecedented days. #theanswerisinthetrees #playmatters www.developmental-play.com

Sue Allen discusses the importance of movement and understanding the sensory systems in child development as during lockdown the neurobiology of children has been changing. In this chat with CreateCATT director Caroline Essame they explore ideas on how to mitigate some of the developmental challenges resulting from the pandemic. #playmatters #movementmatters www.developmental-play.com