Supporting Students with Exam stress - April 21st 7pm

Supporting Students with Exam stress - April 21st 7pm

Study and exam time can be stressful for all. This Parents Supporting Kids workshop can help you as a parent prepare ways to support your child during the study and exam period.
COST- Donation

Tomorrow is now.

It’s the courage to continue that counts

Exam time is stressful.

“Difficult roads lead to beautiful destinations.”

Ways you can support.

Exam time is stressful! Mood swings, out bursts, poor sleep, change in behaviour can be common in students when they are coping with exam stress.

Parents don’t despair, there are a lot of simple ways you can support students when they are studying and sitting exams and some really important things NOT to do.

WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT

  • Make sure your child eats and drinks at regular intervals.

  • Give them balanced meals and try your best to make sure meals are on time so they can work their study around meal times.

    Encourage your child to take some time after revising to wind down.

  • Encourage study breaks after about 30 minutes of study.

  • Encourage finding a balance between study and doing things they enjoy.

  • Encourage your child to get some exercise and/or be in nature and get some fresh air.

  • Put them in the drivers seat. How do they like to study.

  • Be flexible during exam time.

  • Remain positive and hopeful.

HELP!

My Teen Won’t Study!

  • Help them to discover their inner motivation.

    Is it studying in a group with friends that will keep them on track?

    Is it at home, at the library or school?

  • Don’t put pressure on them.

    Putting on extra pressure can increase stress and result in more inactivity.

  • Beware Perfectionism.

    This can cause fear of failure, anxiety, avoidance, lack of confidence in their ability.

  • Role model the behaviour you want to see.

  • Try NOT to check up on them too much.

    You might think you're motivating and helping but your Teen might see it as you don’t have faith in their ability. Set yourself involvement boundaries.

  • Encourage communication.

  • Be available and listen.

Support good study habits.

Goals -

Set study goals for each session.

Create a clutter free study area.

Make it more manageable-

Breaking things down can be a psychological win and make study feel more achievable.

The “When-Then” Routine-

“When I’ve done an hour’s study I’ll…”

Reward Yourself!

Create a Plan-

Make a revision timetable.

Write out topics and subjects to study.

Plan 30 minute sessions.

Set a Timer-

Dedicate a concrete amount of time. This helps students to FOCUS.

Questions to think about

Reading, vs taking notes, vs explaining it out loud?

With music or silence?

At home or elsewhere? Is the Library or School better or are they full of distractions?

Alone or with others? Do you need a disciplined friend to keep you on track?