The PSLE is almost reaching the end, and with the Mother Tongue paper happening today, the Science paper is next up in line!
Just like other exams, it is a paper one can easily score good marks on if approached the right way. So, how can you help your children prepare well to meet their next challenge?
To most parents and children, exams are synonymous with stress. It’s not easy to maintain a clear head and stop feeling tense during the time. But, it is not all bad. It can be healthy too, and without it, most students won’t be making the preparations and end up procrastinating. But, if it gets out of hand, then all hell breaks loose.
We can split up our lifestyle into two – the pre-COVID era and the post-COVID era, mainly because of the drastic changes that the pandemic has brought about in our day-to-day lives. The stress of managing these changes in lifestyle and work has been occupying everyone’s mind for most of this time. But, have you taken some time to think about how it has been affecting your children?
Children, especially teens, might be under stress that parents don’t know. Parents constantly keep a watch on the physical health of their children. But, what about their mental health? Due to the stigma associated with mental illnesses, parents often turn a blind eye to these issues. The constant pressure to perform academically, building a good image, focusing on their future- all these might be too much to handle for some children. Also, children are more at risk due to the changes in the brain during puberty.
Who can predict what will happen tomorrow? No one! Unexpected things can happen in life at any time. Adversities are to be expected in life and what you need to remember is that nothing good in life comes without some effort or pain.
Ever since the boom of smart gadgets and social media platforms, our lifestyle has changed. We spend more time with gadgets than family, play more mobile games than outdoor games and finally – the most important one – we sideline sleep and give more prominence to using gadgets.
For the primary 6 (and some other levels) students, the preliminary examinations are ongoing now, if not, already completed. In our previous blog, we spoke about the importance of time management during examinations. In this blog, we will walk you through an equally important topic – managing emotions during (or after) exams!
The September holiday is only 2 weeks away, which only means that now is the period of assignments, tests, and for the Primary 6 students, preliminary examinations.
A healthy relationship with the family is essential for good character and brain development. Have regular conversations with your children. Talk about their issues and help them overcome any challenges. It can help them rely on you when needed, and you can gain a better understanding of them.
As exams loom near, it is natural for children and parents to start worrying. Planning and following a study timetable can help your children achieve their academic goals and get those grades they need.
