Kay Owen

Dr Kay Owen is a Developmental Psychologist, currently lecturing on the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies and MA Childhood degrees at the University of Derby. Her particular research interests are the development of cognition during the pre-school period, and how play, and early relationships impact development.

Books from Kay Owen

Family Relationships in the Early Years cover
Family Relationships in the Early Years
October 09, 2023
From $22
Play in the Early Years cover
Play in the Early Years
From $37

Blogs from Kay Owen

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Digital Play: Damaging, stimulating or inevitable?

Discover how digital play, despite its controversies, offers children rich, engaging experiences and fosters the most tech-savvy generation in history.

Blog provider: Sage Perspectives


June 22, 2021
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Children need to catch up, but on work or play?

The pandemic has highlighted the critical role of play in child development, especially for disadvantaged children who have lost vital learning experiences and safe spaces to play.

Blog provider: Sage Perspectives


May 24, 2021