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Jul 18
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Ep 41: What makes a successful transitio...

The British Psychological Society Research Digest
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Most of us remember what it was like to start school. Intimidating new places, being unsure of the schedule, lots of new potential friends and maybe a few foes. It’s a huge moment for kids, and their families, that brings with it a lot of big, complex challenges.

In this episode, Jon Sutton chats with Professor Claire Hughes, Deputy Director of the Centre for Family Research at the University of Cambridge, about the hurdles families face when children start school, what it means to be ‘school ready’, and more.

This is Episode 41 of PsychCrunch, the podcast of the British Psychological Society's Research Digest, sponsored by Zanda.

Episode Credits:

Hosted by Jon Sutton.
Audio wizardry by Jeff Knowler.
Edited by Emma Barratt. 

Hungry for more?

Why not check out this piece on fixing the home-school relationship by Clinical Psychologist Dr Tara Porter. 

Or get to grips with current research on school avoidance with this recent article from Educational Psychologist Meg Fairclough.

Find these and much, much more over at The Psychologist.

PsychCrunch is brought to you by Zanda, the all-in-one practice management software designed for psychologists. With telehealth, easy mobile access, and automated tools, including online scheduling and reminders, Zanda helps you run your practice, your way. Find out more at ZandaHealth.com 

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