As the exam season spreads across the nation, our students are all immersed in their preparation. Students are doing all that they can in order to put up their best performance inside the exam hall. Now, there definitely is a lot of talk both within our homes as well as outside regarding what students must do during these last days in the run-up to the exams. But there’s something that is quite relevant but not getting the adequate amount of discussion time.
Let’s address that today – what should parents be doing this exam season? How can we provide better support for our kids?
Presence trumps everything else
So, to all the parents out there, here’s rule number one – be present.
We know that it’s been a long year for all of you at work and at home. But, our kids have had an equally odd year. This makes your presence around them during this exam season all the more important.
You might be having really tight schedules at work. But this is an important moment for your kids and so you should definitely make some time for them and at least be able to figure out what’s going in. Keep your eyes, ears and all other senses open. If your child is facing any issues related to the exams, make sure that you spot them early.
Speak, share and reassure
Rule number 2 – make your presence felt. How often do exams tend to freak out students? Yes, a lot often.
Your kids should know that you are there for them during this phase. Make them feel comfortable enough to approach you if they are faced with any hurdles along the way. Speak to them more. Make them feel like speaking to you about their exam-related fears if they have any.
Parents could share their own experiences from when they took the PSLE or other examinations. This will help lighten the mood and bring down stress levels.
Be a source of reassurance to your kids. Remind them that they have put in the hard work and do not need to freak themselves out at this last moment. Be a source of calmness and strength to them.
Take a chill pill yourselves
Now, there’s one thing that parents should completely avoid doing. Any guesses?
Don’t freak yourself out, especially in front of your kids. As with students, parents can also freak out during the exam season. Yes, we know that a lot of you are really anxious while thinking about how your kids will perform in the upcoming exams. But it’s best to take a chill pill. Relax, because only then will you be able to act as a reserve of calmness for your children.
Lend a hand for revision
Maybe you can be of help to your children while they revise. You could make their revision schedules more efficient by asking them questions and discussing things in the syllabus with them. You could subscribe to some online revision videos that could help your kid during last-minute exam preparations. Keep in mind that all this needs to happen in stress-free environments. Always motivate your kids during such revision sessions. Remember, the key is not to panic. Panicking only wastes more time and slows down any hope to get revision done.
Food and sleep checks
As the exams draw near, many of our students might get tempted to skip their meals and sleep. Anxiety is almost always the guiding force behind these actions. Our kids often end up overworking themselves with such behaviour.
So here’s another thing that parents should watch out for. Make sure that your kids get an adequate amount of sleep and nutrient-dense food into their bodies during this exam season. Both of these elements are important for them as they gear up for the exams. Skipping either can only enhance their stress levels and reduce efficiency.
So that spells out what we would suggest for all the parents whose kids are all set to take the exams in the coming days. Be present, make your presence felt, stay calm and do what you can to keep your kids calm and reassured. Let’s be our kid’s reliable deputies during this exam season and help them ace the PSLE race with ease!
5 Tips on how parents can support their children during the exam period? –
Exam Smart Tips
Exam Smart Tip #1 – How to Encourage Our Kids to Speak Better?
Exam Smart Tip #2 – How to avoid carelessness?
Exam Smart Tip #3 – Establishing Routines!
Exam Smart Tip #4 – Let’s Read Carefully!
Exam Smart Tip #5 – Beating the Exam Fever!
Exam Smart Tip #6 – How to Eat Right for the Exams?
Exam Smart Tip #7 – How to Avoid a Meltdown?
Exam Smart Tip #8 – Taking Stress out of Tests
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