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Molly Willis

PhD Researcher, School of Psychology, University of Sheffield

Molly Willis studies how young children develop language and cognitive skills in the early years. Her PhD focuses on exploring the different ways parents support their children’s cognitive development and the many factors that influence the interactions between parents and their children. Molly cares deeply about translating my research into meaningful support for families. Through her partnership with Save the Children, Molly is exploring how research can support diverse communities and help families navigate complex and challenging circumstances.

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Contributions by Molly

Emma Blakey, Molly Willis, Emma Smith / 24 November 2025

Opinions Development Parenting and childcare Equity

A child sits on their parent's shoulders at a concert.

Quality Coordinator at a primary school in the Netherlands 

Ellis Stevelink

PhD Candidate at the Laboratory for the Psychology of Child Development and Education, Université Paris Cité

Mélanie Maximino-Pinheiro

Associate Professor, University of Amsterdam

Eddie Brummelman, photo by Sander Nieuwenhuys

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