The Parent’s Guide to Exam Stress: Practical, positive ways to support and motivate your child (Year 7 to GCSEs, A levels & more)
‘Written beautifully and, at its heart, very wise’ – Sam Wallace, the Daily Telegraph
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.
Katharine Radice draws on her training in child and adolescent development and 20+ years teaching in the classroom to provide you with practical advice, valuable insights and effective strategies to support your child through exams and assessments from KS3 to A level.
The teenage years are a swirl of trying to find an identity surrounded by other people’s expectations, so it’s no wonder pupils are feeling the pressure. It’s well known that teenage anxiety seems to be on the rise and it’s visibly present in classrooms today, especially during exams and assessments.
As parents, the challenge is this: is the pressure on your child healthy or not? And if it’s not healthy, what can we do about it?
The Parent’s Guide to Exam Stress includes voices of students, teachers and mental health professionals, all giving their take on what the exam experience can be like for teenagers today. You will learn how to open up the difficult conversations, how to understand where your child is coming from, and how to help pave the way for your child to feel motivated, prepared and ready for their exams.
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by Amazonian
A wonderful book – and timely too. I particularly liked the approach of laying the groundwork first to make sure parents are tuned in to today’s factual and emotional context of exam stress (which is evidently not always the case!), before delving into the detail and the practical tips. I now feel renewed confidence in supporting my stepson through his A-levels this year.
by Mark Clarendon
Full of really clear advice, every parent should read this
by AB
This book is exactly what is needed to go from surviving to thriving in exams, changing the family dynamic to make the whole experience more joyful. Informative as to what the experience is today and practical tools. (Read as preprint)
by Jamie Brooks
Every parent should read this book. It is extremely clearly written and contains tons of thoughtful practical guidance. Highly recommend.
by Mandy Kershen
A truly excellent resource for parents navigating both the rewards and challenges of school exams. It offers practical, well-grounded advice presented in a clear and accessible way. I couldn’t recommend it more highly!
by Hugo
Fantastic book! A really authentic, fresh and honest look at the challenges of the school experience and how to navigate them