With the Year 12 students having just completed their QCS tests and Senior School Exams commencing next week, many students and parents will be feeling overwhelmed and stressed. Supporting your teenager through their exams can be difficult to navigate, however maintaining a calm household will ensure your child has the best chance of success. Other ways you can support your child include; 

• Have realistic expectations and don't push them too hard
• Be constructive and positive
• Encourage good sleep patterns and eating habits
• Provide a quiet space for them to study and prepare 
• Teach them the importance of study breaks
• Encourage them to ask the teacher questions if they’re unsure
• Help them know what to expect on the day of the exam
• Help them be on time for the exam or arrive early
• After the exam, listen to their concerns and avoid criticising them

For more advice and tips, School TV and Parentline have put together a list of strategies that may help young people, as well as parents, manage exam stress which can be viewed here.