Why is there such variation in how soon infants reach milestones such as smiling, sitting, walking or talking?

At 10am on Wednesday 6th May Mandy Yilmaz, a local scientist studying for a PhD in Psychology from the University of Dundee, hosted a discussion on Interactions in Mother and Baby play. Mandy’s work focuses on the differences in these relationships within Scottish, Turkish and Indian cultures.

Mandy spoke about what the results of her latest research can tell us about baby development and included video clips of her studies in baby self-recognition and mirror play. Mandy’s talk was followed by a relaxed question and answer session with the audience with some excellent questions and audience participation.

The event was open to everyone and we were very pleased to welcome around 30 mothers and carers with babies and children at this event.

This was a Special Coffee Morning Session of Mandy’s talk and we hope to host more coffee mornings in the future on Mother and Child related topics.

Why is there such variation in how soon infants reach milestones such as smiling, sitting, walking or talking?

On Wednesday February 11th 2009, Sensation hosted the most popular Cafe Science Extra event yet! Mandy Yilmaz’s talk on the cultural differences in mother and baby play with over 65 local people visiting the centre. The talk attracted parents, children, grandparents, carers and other members of the public.

Mandy, a local scientist studying for a PhD in Psychology from the University of Dundee, delivered an eloquent and well-structured talk about how mother and baby play differs in Scottish, Turkish and Indian cultures. Mandy also showed the audience video clips of good examples of her studies in baby self-recognition and mirror play. Mandy’s talk was followed by a question and answer session with some excellent questions supplied by the audience.  

Mandy’s talk was so popular that she is returning for a coffee morning session of her ‘Studying Mother and baby play’ talk at 10am on Wednesday May 2009.