The Parent's Guide to Exam Stress
Practical, positive ways to support and motivate your child (Year 7 to GCSEs, A levels & more)
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Product details:
- Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
- Date of Publication 12 March 2026
- Number of Volumes Paperback
- ISBN 9781399425278
- Binding Paperback
- No. of pages256 pages
- Size 232x154x30 mm
- Weight 315 g
- Language English 678
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Short description:
The ultimate guide to understanding why so many children experience problematic levels of stress at school today, and what we - as parents - can do to support them at home.
MoreLong description:
AS FEATURED IN THE TIMES AND THE TELEGRAPH
AS HEARD ON RADIO 4'S 'TODAY' PROGRAMME
'This readable and no nonsense book will help anyone understand and develop the right strategy for their child'
Professor Guy Williams, Downing College Senior Tutor, Cambridge
'Steeped in practical knowledge that helps you support your kids to try their best and be happy with the results'
Katie Martin, journalist for the Financial Times
Help your child feel motivated, prepared and ready for school exams.
Childhood anxiety seems to be on the rise and it's visibly present in classrooms today. Add exams into the mix and it's no wonder that young people are feeling the pressure.
But what can parents do? This trusted toolkit is packed with all the strategies you need to help your child thrive. You'll gain insights into what happens in schools today, learn how to create constructive conversations at home, and understand how to help your child establish effective study habits. You'll also find advice about hot topics, such as tutoring, and guidance tailored to each stage from Year 7 through to Year 13.
Table of Contents:
Preliminaries: What you need to know before you start reading this book
Introduction: Why we need to think about exam stress
Part 1: Understanding the context for exam stress
Chapter 1: Differences in perspective between adults and teenagers
Chapter 2: Understanding what school is like today
Chapter 3: Expectations, identity and self-worth
Part 2: Key techniques to support your child
Chapter 4: Creating constructive conversations about school
Chapter 5: Establishing effective work habits
Chapter 6: Building a balanced perspective
Part 3: The journey through school
Chapter 7: Getting started at secondary school
Chapter 8: Tests and exams at KS3; Choosing GCSE subjects
Chapter 9: Creating positive expectations and a constructive work rhythm at the start of KS4
Chapter 10: Revising effectively for GCSEs; Tutoring
Chapter 11: Starting Sixth Form
Chapter 12: Getting ready to leave school
Acknowledgements
References
