Friday, September 18, 2009

Overcoming School Anxiety {Book Review}



Thanks to Family Review Network we were sent a copy of Overcoming School Anxiety to review!

Product Description
Every year, more than 68 million students of every age find themselves worrying excessively about their first day of school, even before it begins. Their hearts race, their stomachs turn, and their palms sweat just thinking about getting on the school bus for the first time, that first pop quiz, or that notoriously strict teacher. For parents of these children, nothing can be more upsetting than dropping their kids off on the first day of school, wondering how they will cope. Now, they can stop worrying and start helping. As a seasoned psychotherapist, Diane Peters Mayer has successfully treated hundreds of elementary school students suffering from this common disorder. In Overcoming School Anxiety, she shows parents how to deal with a wide variety of problems, from test and homework anxiety, to bullying, and fear of speaking up in class. Mayer also offers easy-to-learn techniques for children including breathing and relaxation exercises, focusing techniques, and tips on proper diet and exercise that help relieve stress. Filled with real-life examples as well as proven advice for working with teachers, principals, and counselors, this is the only comprehensive guide that will enable every parent to help a child cope, build confidence, and succeed in school.


As a teacher and mother anxiety is something that I have seen first hand. This book does an excellent job describing the problems that children face as well as how to approach these issues. I appreciate the creative and practical approaches that the author offers to deal with these issues. It is written in a well organized manner that makes it very user/reader friendly.
This book is invaluable resource that should be on the shelves of all parents, teachers, and counselors!


This post was written for Family Review Network as part of a program for Overcoming School Anxiety & it's publisher, who supplied the book for review.


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