ISBN |
9781760894085 (paperback) |
Name |
Carr-Gregg, Michael author. |
Title |
Starting secondary school : the essential handbook for every Australian family / Michael Carr-Gregg and Sharon Witt. |
Published |
[Docklands, Vic.] : Penguin Life, part of Penguin Random House Australia, 2020. |
©2020 |
Description |
232 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
Notes |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
Part 1. A new world: Secondary school -- Part 2. Getting right on the inside -- Part 3. Getting the most out of secondary school -- Part 4. Help is at hand. |
Summary |
We want to give you and your child the best opportunity to thrive in secondary school. By the end of this book you're going to feel a whole lot more capable of dealing with what Year 7 throws at you. The jump between primary and secondary school marks one of the biggest transitions in a student s life. It s the point at which a child leaves the relatively safe cocoon of childhood and enters the wide world of adolescence. For both parents and their children, it can be a huge shock, as they encounter a minefield of serious issues to deal with everything from peer and study pressures to phones, parties and beyond. In this invaluable resource for families, bestselling authors Michael Carr-Gregg and Sharon Witt provide all the tools and information you need for entering this turbulent and testing time. With warmth and wisdom, they offer latest advice on the following: · Choosing the right school for you· Settling into secondary school · Homework, study tips and tricks· Coping with stress, anxiety and depression · Social issues such as bullying and friendships · Health and wellbeing, including the importance of sleep and diet · Latest advice on mobile phones and technology. Starting secondary school is a whole lot more complex than it once was, but this invaluable resource will help your family face this major milestone armed with knowledge and confidence. |
Subjects |
Child rearing |
Parent and teenager |
Education, Secondary -- Parent participation |
Teenagers |
Parenting |
Other Names |
Witt, Sharon, 1970- author. |
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