In a world where everything is louder, faster, and more digital, something quietly essential is being lost - human connection. I see it daily, and it pains me as an early years educator and advocate. Our youngest children, the under-fives, are growing up in a time where conversation has been replaced by convenience, presence by distraction, and eye contact by screen time. And they are suffering because of it.

In a world that often focuses solely on academic achievement, a holistic approach is not a luxury—it’s a necessity.

Screens are now part of our everyday lives—smartphones, tablets, TVs, and gaming consoles are never far from reach.

I’ve spent over 30 years working with children, nothing prepared me for the emotional gut-punch that came from watching Adolescence.