Podcasts Other Woman's Hour 50:50 Parliament. Women and wargaming. Developing language skills. Christmas social burn out.

50:50 Parliament. Women and wargaming. Developing language skills. Christmas social burn out.

Published: Dec. 19, 2019, 11:27 a.m.

Since last week's Election, a thousand women have signed up with 50:50 Parliament to register their interest in standing as an MP next time. What's inspiring them to get involved ?

For the last five years, Annie Norman has been on a mission to make women more visible in the wargaming world. She tells us about the inspiration behind her latest collection of minitures.

Professor Usha Goswami, an expert on children\u2019s language development on how much babies understand, and why rhythm so important for developing language skills.

And if keeping up with all the festive celebrations is getting too much, tips on how to avoid "social burnout".

Presenter Jenni Murray\nProducer Beverley Purcell

Guest; Professor Usha Goswami\nGuest; Annie Norman\nGuest; Frances Scott, \nGuest; Lucrece Grehoua\nGuest; Olivia Petter \nGuest; Louise Tyler.