Surviving Year 12

Each year, more and more emphasis is placed on achieving good results in the end-of-school exams. This can lead to students feeling extraordinary pressure and having unrealistic expectations. In this all-new and completely revised edition of the bestselling Surviving Year 12, Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, Australia's leading adolescent psychologist, gives advice to parents on how they can help their child cope with the pressure, work smarter and actually enjoy their final years of school. Includes advice on: The secrets of studying smarter (latest research) Overcoming anxiety and stress Getting enough sleep (the best study tool of all) Setting goals Dealing with procrastination Ensuring good exercise and diet regimes Coping with exams. Most importantly, Dr Carr-Gregg offers humorous encouragement to help maintain perspective and keep your sanity intact during this important year. With words of wisdom from past students and teachers, Surviving Year 12 is a must-have for parents of final-year students and their families.