Elly Robinson Knihy

Focusing on the pressures of end-of-school exams, this revised edition offers practical advice for parents to support their children during their final school years. Dr. Michael Carr-Gregg, an expert in adolescent psychology, provides strategies for effective studying, managing anxiety, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. He emphasizes the importance of sleep, goal-setting, and exercise while addressing procrastination and exam coping techniques. With humor and insights from former students and teachers, this guide aims to help families navigate this challenging period with perspective and sanity.

What do you do when your previously quiet, loving daughter becomes a restless, rebellious stranger who acts like a responsible adult one day and a rude, selfish brat the next? You stay calm, and consult the experts. By the time they turn thirteen, adolescent girls look like they're ready for anything but they're not. Our girls are growing up in a society that is rapidly changing and challenging the skills of even the most experienced parents. A roadmap is needed to guide parents through this new landscape, to ensure we bring up happy, healthy young women