On this week's episode, I will be talking to the lovely Chris

Who are you? 

Chris Watkins, Fd, MA

What do you do? 

I am a nursery owner, soon to be author and mum, two by birth and one by heart

Your links (website, Facebook any other social media)

Playwork Inspired Learning on facebook

Your Bio 

I am a passionate early years specialist, having worked with children and their families over 17 years I have recognised the power of play to enhance the holistic health of children to prepare them for life rather than just school, using my own experiences to protect children.

A Short description of your story 

I come from a master manipulator mum with huge mental health issues, both parents had drink and drug issues. Got told I was no good to anyone and worth no more than a factory job. Got asked to choose my new boyfriend or them and asked to leave, got disowned at 21 by all of them (sisters too).

My boyfriend and I got married, moved away and had children (I was too scared to leave the house). Their dad left after 9 years and I started a business, 12 years later, my business is successful, I've adopted another teen, and after years of studying I have developed a brand new approach in early childhood and about to publish a book on it