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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'Expertly guides parents in how to support their children' – Dr Sheila Redfern, author of Reflective Parenting
'So much important psychology and insight into adolescent minds' – Nicola Morgan, The Teenage Brain Woman
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.
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Table of Contents
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
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Product details
| Published | 12 Mar 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 224 |
| ISBN | 9781399425261 |
| Imprint | Green Tree |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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