Top 10 Simple Yet Proven Tips That Can Help Reduce Exam Stress

“At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents”

— Jane D Hull.

Knowing that you have got their back is significant intangible support you offer your child, especially during their exams. Exams are a stressful time for the child and you as parents as well. Overcoming and managing the stress will help your child positively to focus and concentrate on learning rather than being negatively stressed in the least to being completely overwhelmed. As parents, you can incorporate simple methods to ensure that your child is focused without being stressed and enable a nurturing and open environment for them to study during exam time.

Here are some of the top tips for you to reduce stress during your child’s exams:

1. Enable your child to manage their study schedule and free time to ensure no cramming in the end. Break time, sleep time, and study time needs to be organised to ensure that your child studies effectively and efficiently.
2. Help create a nurturing and encouraging environment in the home to help them naturally focus on their studies and not be distracted.
3. As parents, you should provide the calming element and be there physically and mentally to offer help in problem-solving.
4. Plan their meals to be nutritious and light, so they maintain their health and not be prone to any ailments.
5. When your child isn’t following the schedule or seems irresponsible, it is suggested to handle it in a constructive way that helps them realign.
6. Be on the lookout for stress signs and inquire consistently whether they are okay, bored or stressed.
7. When the child admits to being stressed, remain calm and collected. Be empathetic, and encourage them to take a suitable plan of action to course correct.
8. During breaks, they talk about their friends keep them updated about news and happenings in the family to keep them in touch with reality.
9. Avoiding distractions of guests, events, changes in the home — renovations, or significant cleaning activity should be postponed until after the exams.
10. Please encourage them to take walks or exercise to help keep their physical stamina and reduce any pent up anxieties.

These tips might seem straightforward, but it’s easy to overlook these essentials when your child is actually going through exam study preparations. Exams also mean that the holidays are on the horizon. Help your child to prepare for their exams without stressing them out. A fun holiday plan is also an excellent way to motivate them positively and ensure that their time before is spent well.

Hope you have a stress-free exam time this March!