About Kathy Brodie

Kathy Brodie is the founder of Early Years TV and the Early Years Summit.

Kathy holds a Masters in Early Childhood Education from the University of Sheffield, a Diploma in Teaching Lifelong Learners (DTLLS) from Stockport College, and achieved her Early Years Professional status at Liverpool Hope University. Her first degree was from Manchester Metropolitan University.

She began her Early Years career as a parent helper in nursery, then trained as a SENCO before gaining becoming one of the first people in the UK to gain Early Years Professional status. She later went on to lecture at the University of Chester and Stockport College before setting up her own online training business.

She is the author of multiple published books on Early Years Childcare and Child Development, including:

Kathy’s goal through Early Years TV and the Early Years Summit is to bring Early Years Professionals the very best strategies, tips and techniques to improve and inspire their practice and better support the children in their care.

Her mission is to bring high-quality information and training to Early Years Practitioners and Educators around the world and to make it either free or easily affordable for all.

Kathy’s Articles on Early Years TV:

Discover how attachment styles formed in early childhood influence love language preferences. Learn to use both frameworks for deeper relationships.

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Discover how childhood attachment patterns shape adult relationships. Learn to recognize insecure attachment styles and heal for healthier secure connections.

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Learn secure attachment style characteristics and how to develop it through earned security. Discover practical strategies for healthier relationships.

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Understand avoidant attachment styles including dismissive and fearful patterns. Learn signs, causes, and evidence-based healing strategies.

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Discover Anxious Attachment Style signs, causes, and healing strategies. Learn evidence-based approaches to overcome attachment anxiety.

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Explore the research and evidence behind the 5 love languages. Discover psychological studies, theoretical foundations, and current research directions.

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Discover how to apply the 5 love languages beyond romantic relationships. Learn practical ways to strengthen connections with family, friends, and colleagues.

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Discover practical solutions for when you and your partner have different love languages, with actionable strategies to bridge the gap and connect deeper.

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Discover evidence-based approaches to building psychological strength and enhancing mental well-being with practical resilience strategies and emotional regulation techniques.

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Discover evidence-based psychological frameworks for improving habits, decisions, emotions, and relationships in daily life with practical applications.

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Explore personality psychology: understand traits, types, and frameworks to gain insights into yourself and improve your relationships.

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Explore the science of human connection. Discover key frameworks, patterns, and practical insights to build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

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Discover how Tronick’s Still Face Experiment reveals babies’ need for responsive interaction and what happens when that connection breaks down.

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Walter Mischel’s famous delayed gratification Marshmallow experiment explained for Psychology students – methodology, findings, criticisms & exam tips.

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The Role of Medications Pharmacological approaches to aphasia remain limited but include: Dopaminergic Drugs: Levodopa and bromocriptine May enhance neural plasticity during therapy Most effective when combined with intensive language treatment Mixed results in clinical trials Other Medications: Piracetam (enhances cellular metabolism) Memantine (affects glutamate signaling) Cholinesterase inhibitors (may help language in some dementias) Selective…
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Discover practical strategies to help children manage emotions and build resilience. Expert guidance for parents and practitioners on supporting emotional regulation skills.

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Understand Watson & Rayner’s famous Little Albert classical conditioning study. Perfect for psychology students – includes key facts, ethics & exam tips.

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Explore the psychological foundations and research evidence behind nature-based learning approaches and their impact on child development.

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Understand early brain development for psychology & development: structures, timeline, influences, disorders, research methods, and evidence-based applications

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A complete guide to the bystander effect: learn key studies, models, and evaluation points for exam success.

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Master the psychology of habit formation with our guide to cue-routine-reward cycles, key theories, and evidence-based research for your psychology exams.

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Discover the Enneagram’s 9 personality types, take the test, trace its origins, and learn how the system can transform your relationships and personal growth.

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Learn how your attachment style: Secure, Anxious, Avoidant, or Fearful, how it affects relationships and how to build more secure connections. With a Free Quiz

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Discover how Loftus and Palmer revolutionized our understanding of memory malleability and eyewitness testimony with their groundbreaking research

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Discover Roger Sperry’s split-brain research, hemispheric specialization theory, and its profound impact on education and neuroscience.

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Explore Noam Chomsky’s revolutionary linguistic theories and their profound impact on educational practice, language acquisition, and cognitive development.

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Explore Solomon Asch’s groundbreaking conformity experiments, key findings, practical applications, and how social pressure influences individual judgment.

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Discover evidence-based strategies to build self-esteem in toddlers with this comprehensive guide for new parents navigating the critical early years of development.

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Explore influential psychologists across major theoretical approaches. A comprehensive guide for psychology students with bios and key contributions.

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Discover science-backed methods to help your baby sleep better. Practical solutions for exhausted parents and early years practitioners that actually work.

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Dive into the fascinating world of cognitive development with our interactive “CPiaget’s Cognitive Stages” game! This engaging web experience brings Jean Piaget’s influential developmental theory to life through a series of fun, accessible challenges. Each level corresponds to one of Piaget’s four key developmental stages, allowing you to experience firsthand how thinking evolves from infancy…

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Discover the INFJ personality type: traits, relationships, careers, and self-care strategies for the rarest Myers-Briggs 16 personality type – the Advocate.

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Learn how Defense Mechanisms work, from Freud’s original concepts to modern psychology. Learn to identify 15 common types with real-life examples & their impact

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Discover the real differences between introverts and extroverts, their unique strengths, and how to thrive based on your personality type.

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Explore the Big Five personality traits (OCEAN model) by Costa & McCrae. Understand openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

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Explore Attachment Theory, its impact on child development, and how early relationships shape mental health, relationships, and resilience across the lifespan.

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Explore Freud’s theory of Id, Ego, and Superego: the three forces shaping personality, behaviour and mental health. Essential reading for psychology students

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Discover how Sparx Reader improves literacy through personalised digital reading. Benefits, features, and tips for parents and teachers.

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Discover the four main parenting styles, their key characteristics, and how each approach impacts child development and well-being.

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Explore major personality theories in Psychology from Freud, Jung, and Adler to the Big Five model. Understand how these frameworks explain human behavior.

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Discover effective strategies for managing challenging behavior in children by understanding needs, building skills, and strengthening connections.

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Explore differences and similarities of Pavlov’s classical conditioning and Skinner’s operant conditioning: theory, applications and impact on Early Education.

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Explore Global Developmental Delay (GDD): causes, diagnosis, and evidence-based support strategies. Essential guide for educators & parents supporting children

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Learn about Operant Conditioning, B.F. Skinner’s theory on behaviour, reinforcement, punishment, and real-life applications

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A comprehensive guide to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs explore the 5 levels of human motivation, from basic physiological needs to self-actualisation

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Discover Tony Robbins’ 6 Human Needs framework certainty, variety, significance, connection, growth and contribution and how they shape behaviour.

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Discover David Kolb’s Learning Styles and Experiential Learning Cycle – a comprehensive guide to understanding how experience transforms into knowledge.

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Explore Kenneth H. Rubin’s influential research on children’s play, friendship, and social development, shaping early childhood education and psychology.

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Discover outdoor classroom ideas and activities for Early Years. Improve learning through nature-based experiences. Practical tips for creating outdoor spaces.

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Discover the power of Z-scores in psychology. Learn how this statistical tool revolutionizes standardized testing, clinical assessments, and research analysis.

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Explore the Assess, Plan, Do, Review (APDR) cycle in Early Years education. Deming & Shewhart’s theories enhance reflective practice and improve outcomes.

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Explore Cognitive Dissonance: how conflicting beliefs shape our thoughts and actions. Uncover its impact on decision-making and personal growth.

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Explore Symbolic Interactionism Theory’s impact. Discover how this influential sociological perspective shapes our understanding of human behavior and learning

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Explore conflict theory’s impact on sociology. Discover how Conflict Theory illuminates power dynamics, inequality, and social change in modern society.

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Explore Ferre Laevers’ Experiential Education EXE approach and its impact on Early Years practice. Learn about well-being, involvement, and the Leuven Scales.

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Explore the Working Memory Model by Baddeley and Hitch. Understand how our minds process information and why it matters for learning and cognition.

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Explore the 5 Love Languages of Children: learn how to identify and apply them to strengthen bonds, enhance communication, and support emotional well-being.

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Explore Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory: Learn how motivator & hygiene factors influence satisfaction & motivation. Discover practical applications for workplaces

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Explore psychopathy and sociopathy. Discover key differences, causes, and treatments for these intriguing personality disorders.

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Explore the Nature vs Nurture debate: Uncover how genes and environment shape human development. Gain insights for education, psychology, and child development.

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Explore Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s flow theory and its impact on early childhood education. Learn how to foster optimal learning experiences for young children.

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Introduction and Background Mia Kellmer Pringle, a pioneering child psychologist and advocate, profoundly shaped our understanding of children’s developmental needs in the latter half of the 20th century. Her work continues to influence Early Years education and child welfare policies to this day. Born Mia Lilly Kellmer on 20 June 1920 in Vienna, Austria, Pringle’s…
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Explore a comprehensive guide on EYFS literacy. Learn strategies, activities, and best practices to create early reading and writing skills in young children.

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Explore Social Emotional Learning (SEL): its core concepts, implementation strategies, and evidence-based outcomes. Discover how SEL shapes education & success

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Explore Mary Ainsworth’s groundbreaking Strange Situation experiment and its lasting impact on attachment theory, child development & early education practices

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Introduction and Background Stephen J. Bavolek’s pioneering work in nurturing parenting has profoundly shaped approaches to child abuse prevention and family support across the globe. As a renowned researcher, educator, and advocate, Bavolek devoted his career to understanding and promoting healthy parent-child relationships. Born and raised in Chicago, Bavolek’s early experiences working with emotionally troubled…
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Introduction and Background In the annals of social psychology, few names resonate as profoundly as Philip Zimbardo, whose Stanford Prison Experiment laid bare the darker facets of human nature and institutional power. Born on 23 March 1933 in New York City, Zimbardo’s journey from the South Bronx to the halls of academia would shape his…
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Explore Carl Rogers’ revolutionary Humanistic person-centred approach and its impact on psychology and education. Discover key concepts and applications.

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Introduction and Background In the annals of educational history, few figures have left as profound a mark as Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi. Born in 1746 in Zürich, Switzerland, Pestalozzi emerged as a pioneering force in educational reform, reshaping our understanding of child development and learning (Silber, 1960). His innovative approach to education, emphasising the importance of…
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Professional Development in Education and Early Years: A Guide for Practitioners Professional development forms the backbone of effective early years education. It equips educators with essential skills, knowledge, and practices. Continuous learning enhances teaching quality and improves outcomes for children. This article explores key aspects of professional development for early years practitioners. We’ll delve into…
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Gwen Dewar explains research on parenting, child development, sleep, stress, and learning to provide science-backed tips for parents and educators.

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Explore Barbara Rogoff’s sociocultural theory and its transformative impact on early childhood education. Discover key concepts, applications, and research.

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Margaret Donaldson’s groundbreaking theory on child development emphasises the role of context & social interaction in learning. Explore her key ideas & impact

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Explore Neil Postman’s pioneering ideas on media, technology, and education. Understand his theories and their relevance in today’s digital age.

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A practical guide to Change Management in Education Settings and Early Years. Understand Models and strategies to support staff and maintain quality.

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Understand Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle and 6 Stages in practice. Learn practical strategies to improve outcomes, strengthen partnerships and develop professionally.

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Discover what the 5 Love Languages are and how they shape relationships. Research-backed insights reveal why some expressions of love work better than others.

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A comprehensive guide to Stanley Milgram’s Shock Study obedience experiments, their findings, benefits, limitations and analysis.

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Explore Sara Smilansky’s 4 Types of Play and 6 Criteria for Sociodramatic Play. Comprehensive guide for students and Early Years practitioners.

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Discover how Emmi Pikler’s approach to natural movement and respectful care influence Early Years practice. Practical insights for nursery staff and students.

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A comprehensive guide to Magda Gerber’s RIE approach. Discover how treating babies with respect transforms infant care. Practical strategies for Early Years settings and students.

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A comprehensive guide to Stanley Greenspan’s DIR/Floortime approach: Learn how emotional development drives learning and get practical strategies with practical methods.

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Expert guides for Early Years practitioners: master EYFS, child development, enabling environments and teaching approaches. Essential reading for your professional journey.

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Discover how Arnold Gesell’s developmental theories influenced early years practice. A comprehensive guide with analysis, tips and real-world applications.

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Discover how Rousseau’s child-centred theories Pioneered modern Early Years practice. Practical tips for creating natural learning environments and supporting child development

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Introduction and Background to Lawrence Kohlberg’s Work Lawrence Kohlberg revolutionised our understanding of moral development in children. His theory of moral development profoundly influenced education and psychology. Kohlberg’s work continues to shape Early Years practice and curriculum design worldwide. Born on 25 October 1927 in Bronxville, New York, Kohlberg’s early life was marked by privilege…
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Discover David Elkind’s theories on cognitive, perceptual, social and child development and their practical applications. Essential for educators and students

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Introduction and Background to Sigmund Freud’s Work Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, revolutionised our understanding of the human mind. His theories on the unconscious, childhood development, and personality formation continue to influence psychology, education, and child development practices today. This article explores Freud’s key concepts, their applications in Early Years settings, and their enduring…
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Discover Numberland: A playful, research-backed approach to early maths. Learn how to create engaging mathematical experiences young Children in your Early Years setting.

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Discover the essentials of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Practical tips, insights, and updates to enhance your practice and support child development

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Discover Mildred Parten Newhall’s play stages theory and its impact on early childhood education. Improve your practice with expert insights and practical tips.

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Discover the Types and Stages of Play in Early Years Education. Practical tips for educators to enhance learning through play, backed by research and expert insights.

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Understand Reflective Practice Models in the Early Years. Enhance your professional growth and setting, discover practical models, overcome challenges.

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Understand and apply Early Years Outcomes in your setting. Practical tips for observation, planning, and assessment to support children’s developmental journey.

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Discover how B.F. Skinner’s theories of Operant Conditioning and Behaviourism revolutionised the Early Years. Essential reading for professionals and students.

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Understand and create engaging Enabling Environments in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Practical tips, insights, & ideas for learning and development

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Discover Ivan Pavlov’s Classical Conditioning and it’s influence on the Early Years. Learn practical strategies for enhancing child development and learning.

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Explore Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in this detailed guide for Students and Early Years. Discover key concepts, benefits & limitations, applications, and insights.

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Explore Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences theory and its impact on Early Years education. Practical tips for nurturing diverse abilities in young learners.

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Discover the transformative power of Forest School for early years education. Learn key principles, practical tips, and evidence-based benefits for holistic child development.

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