About this episode

This episode explores the complexities of love, particularly in the context of child development and the parent-infant bond.

In the final episode of the series India looks into love. From an exploration into the oxytocin driving the parent infant bond to the pressures of unconditional love and the importance of receiving love on a child’s development, this is the story of a big, beautiful, often pressurised emotion. Presenter: India Rakusen Producer: Charlotte Evans-Young Series Producer: Ellie Sans Executive Producer: Alex Hollands Commissioning Executive: Paula McDonnell Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts Original Music: The Big Moon and Eska Mtungwazi Sound Design: Charlie Brandon-King A Goldhawk Production for Radio 4

People in this episode

Host: India Rakusen

Topics covered

• love
• parent-infant bond
• unconditional love
• child development
• emotions

Keywords

• love
• oxytocin
• parenting
• child development
• emotions

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