Screen-Safe Podcast

10 - Starting Secondary School – The Digital Shift No One Talks About


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In this episode, Anna explores the emotional and digital leap that happens when children move from primary to secondary school.


It’s a huge milestone - not just socially and academically, but digitally too.


Suddenly there are phones, group chats, friendship shifts, and pressure to grow up fast. Your child might still enjoy a bedtime cuddle, but feel pushed to act like a teenager in school corridors.


🎒 Anna shares:

  • Why the transition can be harder than expected
  • The digital pressures many Year 7s are quietly navigating
  • Why “not having Snapchat” can feel like social isolation
  • Tips for handling online group chats, social media, and the changing dynamic at home
  • How to support your child emotionally and digitally without judgement or fear


Whether your child is starting Year 7 or you're preparing for next year, this episode will help you feel more informed, less overwhelmed, and ready to support your child through this massive shift.


🎧 Listen in and feel less alone - because you’re not the only one navigating this.

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Screen-Safe PodcastBy Anna Sarjantson