Kate Middletonis helping children rest without worry.
The royal will readThe Owl Who Was Afraid of the Darkon Sunday’s episode ofCBeebies Bedtime Storiesto mark Children’s Mental Health Week. In a preview clip from her upcoming appearance, Kate reminds children that they are not alone when they feel fearful.
“Wow, what an encouraging tale,” she says. “We can all feel scared sometimes, just like our little owl friend Plop, but as Mrs. Barn Owl said, it’s better to find out about the things that scare us before we make up our mind — and with the help of others, we can often face things that worry us.”
She added, “Now, it’s time for bed. Night night and sleep tight.”
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CBeebies Bedtime Storiesis a popular British children’s program that features a different celebrity reading a bedtime story each week. Ed Sheeran, Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Reynolds have all made appearances on the BBC show!
The Duchess of Cambridge has years of bedtime story practice with her own three kids:Prince George, 8,Princess Charlotte, 6, andPrince Louis, 3.
In a statement, Patricia Hidalgo, Director of BBC Children’s and Education, said: “I couldn’t be more proud to have The Duchess read a CBeebies Bedtime Story as we mark the 20th anniversary of our CBeebies and CBBC channels. It’s such a special and relevant tale and perfectly represents this years' Children’s Mental Health Week theme. I can’t wait to see her deliver her own take on such a classic story and I’m sure our audience can’t either.”
Supporting children’s mental wellbeing is a vital part of Kate’s royal work. She is also patron of the children’s mental health charity Place2Be. Earlier this year,Kate announced the development of The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, which is part of the charitable arm she shares with her husbandPrince William.
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Kate will travel to Denmarklater this month for a series of events to highlight her foundation. During the two days, Kate will learn more about progress in the field from how things are done in the world-leading country, which Kensington Palace called a “beacon of best practice” for the Early Years.
It is the first time she has taken the work of The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, which aims to increase awareness of and encourage the best work for the 0-5 age group and their carers, to the international stage.
source: people.com
