Parents share effective tips on how to manage stress during exams

It is the exam season and with many appearing for important board exams thousands of children and their parents are experiencing sleepless evenings as they worry and stress about tests and results Anxiety stress and tension work as barriers affecting concentration and performance during the examsEven for the most intelligent pupils fear and anxiety frequently manifest as physical and psychological symptoms that make learning more challenging The pressure of the exam is genuine Additionally worry and anxiety if not treated in a timely manner can actually result in issues that persist long after exam seasonWhile students are now vocal about these stress inducers and the overall exam pressure not every student is comfortable talking about it Parents play a critical role here both for the vocal as well as the quiet sufferers From ensuring access to therapists and counselors who can address the mental health concerns of their children to simply taking the time to talk to their children and help them align expectations parents are integral to a childs stress management journeyOften the fear begins at home thus making it essential for parents to communicate with children and assure them that just results alone do not in any way determine their capabilities to abilities to succeed in the future It is essential to acknowledge a childs strengths and unique abilities and play them up in order to build inner confidence and conviction A parent is a childs first validation which goes a long way in shaping his or her attitude toward lifeHere are some tips shared by experienced parents on ways to reduce stress among childrenRajnee Sinha mother of a 14yearold girl who works at a leading IT firm said I used to be worried about my childs grades and enforced strict study hours Even after hours spent with his books he was not scoring well That was when I thought that I might be following the wrong approach I was searching on the internet when I found getsetparentwithpallavi an amazing page on parenting Dr Pallavi Rao Chaturvedi is Indias leading parenting coach educationist entrepreneur and founder of Indias fastestgrowing Parenting resource organizationGet Set Parent with Pallavi The page instantly became my parenting bible Dr Pallavi says that while every parent wants better grades for their children it is important for them to understand that the children are often equally anxious and stressed about their exams and results So as a parent l now try to create a more supportive and empowering studying environment that is engaging rather than daunting I allow my child to participate in the decisionmaking by allowing him to create his own timetable The accountability and relaxed approach have made my child more responsible and he is not only scoring better but also enjoying the learning journey Sangita Gopinath a communication professional said Just keeping the study desk and environment clean helped my daughter Often cluttered and dirty environment blocks the mind which induces stress Apart from the clean environment its really important to prevent your kid from all kinds of germs and infections My daughter is appearing for 12th boards this year and her big fear was that she will fall sick during exams To prevent that I clean my house twice a day to be extra careful during the exams to ensure my daughters environment is germfreeAjit Asthana principal of a renowned school in Uttar Pradesh and father of two kids said Every child is different and they have their own way of grasping knowledge So even a slow learner is still a learner Be patient and ensure you celebrate every little achievement and unleash innocent joy The feelgood moments can go a long way in making exams less distressingSwati Srivastava a homemaker from Lucknow said The power of soft music is wellestablished as it affects our emotions and can be an extremely effective stress management tool Soothing music can slow the pulse and heart rate lower blood pressure decrease stress hormone levels and distract us from our worries When people are feeling stressed and overwhelmed there is a tendency to avoid actively listening to music Perhaps because it feels like a waste of time when theres so much to do and to worry about But adding music to our day is a small effort that can produce great rewards since our productivity actually increases when stress is reduced So I have created a playlist on Spotify called Exam Fever with some soothing tunes and songs for my kidsDeepali Verma HR professional and mother of a 12yearold girl said My daughter is very sensitive by nature and easily gets hassled and disturbed even if she senses that we are anxious So we try to stay calm around her Yes exams can be stressful for the parent but one needs to stay calm rather than add to the anxiety of an already worried childAlso Read Board exams Amid parental pressure to excel experts suggest tips to help students overcome stressThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated 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