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Penelope Jane Leach CBE (née Balchin; born 19 November 1937) is a British psychologist who researches and writes extensively on parenting issues from a child development perspective.
Aug 24, 2022 · Professor Penelope Leach CBE graduated from Newnham College, Cambridge, with honours in 1959. After Cambridge, she attended the London School of Economics, where she received her PhD in psychology in 1964 and went on to lecture on child development.
Dr Penelope Leach’s huge contribution to the field of infant and child mental health was recognised in the 2022 Queen’s birthday honours list when she was made a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire), one of the highest awards that can be made for public service.
Penelope Leach is a research psychologist, specialising in child development and parenting. After a first degree in history at Cambridge University, Penelope took a diploma in social work at LSE and then a Ph.D in psychology from the University of London.
Jun 15, 2021 · Dr Penelope Leach is one of the world’s most respected (and best-loved) developmental child psychologists. Her research includes work on discipline, the effects of babies on their parents, and an ongoing look at childcare in the UK.
Penelope Leach has 74 books on Goodreads with 4855 ratings. Penelope Leach’s most popular book is Your Baby and Child: From Birth to Age Five.
PENELOPE LEACH is a research psychologist and one of the world’s leading experts in child development and upbringing. She has two children and six grandchildren and is a lifelong advocate for parents and children.