Dr Marion LongThis post is about screen addiction - with a special focus on school readiness Thousands of young children will be starting primary school in September. They were born into the post pandemic era when screens were an absolute lifeline.
Dr Marion LongSchool transition period Is a sensitive time. Children become more independent. Parents feel they should support friendships. If the latest appear an easy win to smooth a socially successful transition, parents might ‘cave in’— and knowing the risks.
“It’s only an hour that they have with you over the time that you come in over the six weeks and for it to be able to make, for a lot of them, up to a year’s difference in their reading ability is quite amazing really.” Year 3 teacher
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