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The Parent's Guide to Exam Stress
- Author
- Katharine Radice
- Narrator
- Willow Nash
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Publish Date
- 12 March 2026
- Run Time
- 8 hours 39 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
'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.
Critics Review
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Written beautifully and, at its heart, very wise
Sam Wallace, journalist for the Daily Telegraph
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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
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Sheds new light on the personal responsibility now felt by parents during exam season
The Times
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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
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Honest, thoughtfully challenging and exactly what is needed for students and the adults in their lives. Full of practical tips, well-explained tools and relevant to all students.
Dr Alice Byram MD, President of the Digital Health Section at the Royal Society of Medicine, Founder of TwinVita
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Thoughtful, practical advice for Y7-13
Sir Jon Coles, CEO United Learning
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Katharine is a go-to expert - this guide is a must for parents who want to understand more and help
Michael Senior, founder NetSixthForm network for UK sixth form leaders
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Details
- Author
- Katharine Radice
- Narrator
- Willow Nash
- Duration
- 8 hours 39 minutes
- Release Date
- 12 March 2026
- ISBN
- 9781399425254
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Genre
- Parenting, parenthood: advice, topics and issues, Teenagers: advice for parents, Education: examinations and assessment
Synopsis
Bloomsbury presents The Parent's Guide to Exam Stress: Practical, positive ways to support and motivate your child (Year 7 to GCSEs, A levels & more) by Katharine Radice, read by Willow Nash.'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 WomanHelp 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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