Starting secondary school : the essential handbook for every Australian family
Carr-Gregg, Michael2020
Books, Manuscripts
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.
Main title:
Starting secondary school : the essential handbook for every Australian family / Michael Carr-Gregg and Sharon Witt.
Author:
Carr-Gregg, Michael, authorWitt, Sharon, 1970-, author
Imprint:
[Docklands, Vic.] : Penguin Life, part of Penguin Random House Australia, 2020.©2020
Collation:
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.
ISBN:
9781760894085 (paperback)
Dewey class:
649.125
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
244886