S2 Ep 1: The Inner World of Young Minds in a Noisy World Feat: Kayang Gagiano and Lisa Voortman

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Season 2 Episode 1: The Inner World of Young Minds in a Noisy World

In today’s fast-moving, overstimulated world, childhood is changing.

In this episode of Our Voice, Our Future, host Kayang Gagiano, Chief Partnerships Officer at The Reach Trust, is joined by Lisa Voortman, Co-Founder of Grow ECD, to explore the emotional lives of young children growing up in increasingly “noisy” environments.

From digital overload and social comparison to bullying and emotional safety, this conversation unpacks how modern pressures shape early childhood and what caregivers, educators, and communities can do to create calmer, more nurturing spaces where children can truly thrive.

Resources & Further Reading
Grow ECD: https://www.growecd.org.za
Breadline Africa: https://breadlineafrica.org
The Reach Trust: https://www.thereachtrust.org/

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