Helping your child cope with exam stress

An awesome, easy to learn and use technique I teach children in schools to reduce anxiety is called Emotional Freedom Techniques. (EFT for short) They simply tap on specific spots on their face, torso and hands while saying what it is that's bothering them, and that they accept themselves, and their nervous, "stress energy" dissipates. More blood can flow to the frontal lobe, and they are present in the moment. They love it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTl1-khqpPM I teach EFT in conjunction with Brain Gym. I encourage all parents and teachers to learn and use these easy and highly successful techniques. ...  Read the complete review

Come exam time and children go through the stress pangs. Undoubtedly it is exam time for parents too. All of us react to this situation differently. Lets try and discuss what is the best way to help children through this juncture. The parents will need to physically and mentally support the child. In physical we will need to provide a space for study, ample light and ventilation (because oxygen available to the brain decides the ability to concentrate) , and an environment devoid of disturbances. If need be we will need to sacrifice some of out TV viewings so as to avoid temptations to the child. Since health is one concern for the parent, timely food to the child ...  Read the complete review

The subject of exam pressure is not a new one to me. Im only in the first year of my degree at university, and I must have already sat upwards of 100 examinations in my life, including the dreaded new as levels a couple of years back. Personally I simply cannot begin to comprehend the reasons behind the apparent exam culture evident in the society in which we are educated. In Britain we are simply taught to pass examinations, rather then taught knowledge that would be useful in later life. However im not writing to debate the existance of an exam culture in the British educational system so i'll get on with it! The line between success and failure in ...  Read the complete review

It goes without saying that exams can be the most stressful times of anyones life! I have gotten through both my Standard Grades and Highers and along the way I've picked up a few hints and tips which might help others . Educational establishments seem particularly fond of the "Timetable" technique. In my experience I find that unless you are happy working to a set plan it can be frustrating and distracting. I used to spend most of my time looking at my watch and wishing that I could have a break . Instead of using a timetable I prefer to sit down and study a section of work until I am confident with it then take a break. Rather then getting into ...  Read the complete review

Okay. I'm not a horse. I'm actually a student who has just done 3 AS'es and another GCSE. So, I hope I can give you a slightly different perspective. The perspective of the examined. Firstly, I'm going to look at the different exams and give some specific help, then go in to some general advice. [ Options ] You can save a lot of heart-ache and pain by helping your child decide and do what they want to do. At the end of the day, their options (whether for GCSE or A-level) are their choice, and their choice alone. Don't force them in to anything. You may have been a science whizzkid in your day, but that doesn't mean that your ...  Read the complete review