现在的青少年在学校的压力越来越多，尤其是考试的压力。家长经常不知道如何帮孩子们补习，更不知道如何帮孩子们减轻他們心理上巨大的压力。在这本手册里，作者提供了许多适合10岁以上的孩子们跟家长共同尝试的活动，帮助孩子减轻压力。作者使用认知行为框架帮助学生们减轻学业压力，让他们认得自己的思想、情绪、生理反应以及行为。书中提出的方式包括改变孩子的生活方式，主要透过运动以及饮食、放松技巧、正面语言以及挑战他們的思想。作者不但讨论了平时在家里如何帮助孩子，同时也收入考试当天能够为他們做什么事。
 
本书适合家长、老师、家教、心理治疗师等任何在孩子身边的成人，帮助孩子面对考试的恐惧、改善他們的成绩，而最重要的是维持一个平衡、快乐的童年。
 
 
好评：
Comforting without being condescending, this book provides clear guidance and structured support for anyone worried about exams. Working through the activities will enable young people to understand and take control of their thoughts, feelings and behaviours and to take practical steps to setting and reaching their goals. (Oh, and there's great guidance and ideas for supporting adults too!) -- Dr Pooky Knightsmith, Mental Health Advisor, Author, Speaker & Educator

A versatile, user friendly and highly practical resource that I can see will be of benefit for young people, their parents and a range of professionals. The book is easy to navigate thus making it perfect for individualising the support and development needed and wanted. I can see its applicability for individuals and groups alike. The chapter that focuses on the supporting adult themselves is a real bonus and an important starting point. I highly recommend and will start making use of immediately. -- Dr. Rebecca Williamson, Senior Educational Psychologist, Achieving for Children and Academic and Professional Tutor, University College London.

This brilliant book is accessible for all ages from the Year 6 pupil dealing with their SATs to the Year 13 student preparing for their A-level examination and university life. I liked the information section for adults, the useful pointers to websites and information and the reflection for parents and adults so that they could appreciate what our young people are experiencing. It has a user-friendly layout that you can work through on a section-by-section basis, you can then dip in and out of the sections as needed to refresh, top up and reflect for last minute revision. The hands-on practical activities, the hints and guidance on a range of topics make this book a 'go to' guide for parents, kids and professionals. I loved the top tips, loved the illustrations, the language was accessible to all and the fact that all activities could be group or individual. It was real, thoughtful, empathetic and enabled the kids to develop resilience rather than reliance - I really loved it! -- Siobhán Lowe, Head Teacher, Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form
 
关于作者：
Joanne Steer是一位临床心理学家，拥有八年的青少年心理障碍经验，特别对于拥有多动症（过动证）的孩子及家庭感兴趣。