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by Claire Hughes (Author), Caoimhe Dempsey (Author), Elian Fink (Author)
The Psychology of Starting School offers a highly accessible, practical guide to cutting-edge research from developmental science to guide parents and professionals through this exciting but sometimes tricky period.
Author Biography
Claire Hughes is a Professor of Developmental Psychology at the University of Cambridge, where she is the Deputy Director of the Centre for Child and Family Research. Her research interests include school readiness, family relationships, and individual differences in children's self-regulation and social understanding.
Caoimhe Dempsey is an early career researcher. Caoimhe recently completed her PhD at the University of Cambridge, where her research focused on families during the transition to primary school. She has experience working in the field of developmental psychology in Ireland, UK, and New Zealand.
Elian Fink is an Assistant Professor in Developmental Psychology at the University of Sussex. She specialises in children's play and peer relationships, with a focus on how to support children in making and maintaining friendships during the transition to primary school.
