Machu Picchu is one of the most iconic sites on the planet today. But an important question about this ingenious piece of architecture remains unanswered. Why did the Incas build this engineering marvel? Ever since the site had been rediscovered, historians have been trying to answer this question but with no success.
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Exam Smart Tip #8 – Taking Stress out of Tests
Stress is something that emerges as a constant companion to tests. It can wreak havoc on your preparation. The question on the anxious lips of many parents is, “how do we beat the stress?” This is not a new question. Well ever since we defined what stress was, we humans have always put our hearts and souls into finding means to handle it effectively.
Exam Smart Tip #7 – How to Avoid a Meltdown?
It’s not just the students who are affected by the examinations. Parents are affected in no small measure. At times you may be prone to losing it. Your kid may not be following the plan that you both had charted out.
Exam Smart Tip #6 – How to Eat Right for the Exams?
How often have you heard the quote – ‘you are what you eat?’ Food is undoubtedly one of the most crucial things upon which our existence hinges and this exam season the importance of food and a proper diet cannot be stressed more. Exam preparation like any other thing is not just a mental exercise…
Exam Smart Tip #5 – Beating the Exam Fever!
Too much of study can be intoxicating at times. The mind can only take so much. So, see to it that your kids never punish themselves with their books. Give them breaks at regular intervals. Early morning walks are one of the best recreational activities for the exam season.
Exam Smart Tip #4 – Let’s Read Carefully!
By reading what we are intending is careful reading. Is there something called careless reading then? If there is something as such, what differentiates between them? Coming to the point, reading can produce different results based on the intensity of the process.
Exam Smart Tip #3 – Establishing Routines!
How does your child study? Do you have a timetable or a routine set for them to follow? Or is it like today your kid studies 8 hours and then won’t touch the books for the next 2 days? Is that good enough? Does it help to have routine or is it just a case of too much hype? Even for those students who may not have MYEs, do read on for our insights on all of this and more.
Exam Smart Tip #2 – How to avoid carelessness?
The Mid Year Assessments are just around the corner and the coming days can provide many sleepless nights to students and parents. Tensions are set to soar up and as responsible parents, you will be needed to keep a cool mind and ensure that things don’t get out of hand.
Exam Smart Tip #1 – How to Encourage Our Kids to Speak Better?
Let your kids know that they need to be more confident and comfortable while speaking. What is the main reason for the reluctance towards speaking? It is the fear that you will somehow mess it all up. Give your children the support that they need and tell them that it is perfectly fine to commit errors while speaking.
Happy Parents, Happy Children!
The most important ingredient for a happy life is love. It is true that there is no parent who does not love their kids. But what is important here is to express your love to your children. “I love them a lot but don’t tend to show it much. I guess they realise that”, is not the sort of thing that you should be taking refuge in.
