Instant Genius Podcast: Childhood, with Dr Emma Byrne

Instant Genius is a bite-sized masterclass in podcast form. In this week's episode, we talk to Dr Emma Byrne, author of How to Build a Human.

Emma tells us about the hidden science of childhood, from why kids won't eat their greens to how toddlers develop language.

And if that's not enough, you can hear even more from Emma on Instant Genius Extra.

On this subscription-only show, available on Apple Podcasts, we take a deeper dive into the topics covered onInstant Genius. In this episode, Emma delves into the flawed science behind some of the most common parenting advice.

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