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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Lisa Salmon

How Disney princesses can help young girls be more confident at school

As a new school term begins for many children, new research shows the majority of younger kids are worried about starting school.

A Disney (disney.co.uk) poll of parents of children aged between three and six years found 72% of kids have concerns about the new term, and two out of five parents believe starting school today is much harder than in their childhood. In addition, more than a third (35%) of parents admit they’re struggling to build their children’s confidence, and nearly half (47%) blame Covid lockdowns for hampering their child’s confidence.

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