{"id":326,"date":"2015-07-19T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-07-19T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepiquelab.com\/blog\/2015\/07\/19\/discover-the-secrets-to-helping-your-child-overcome-stress\/"},"modified":"2022-11-06T17:02:00","modified_gmt":"2022-11-06T09:02:00","slug":"discover-the-secrets-to-helping-your-child-overcome-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepiquelab.com\/blog\/discover-the-secrets-to-helping-your-child-overcome-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover The Secrets To Helping Your Child Overcome Stress"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Dear Parents,<\/p>\n

Stress is an undesirable emotion everyone is bound to experience and it has a negative impact on a person\u2019s life. It does not only affect us adults but your children as well. Due to a greater emphasis on not just excellent academic results but also an outstanding portfolio these days, students face a massive pressure to balance and excel in their grades, co-curriculum activities as well as their social life. This causes them to experience a great amount of stress.<\/p>\n

To be able to help your children overcome stress, you parents have to go through 2 stages.<\/p>\n

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  1. The first stage is to identify the symptoms that indicate that your children are stress out.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. The next stage is to think of ways to help them to manage stress<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Read Also<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    1. Should Parents Place A Huge Emphasis On Their Children\u2019s Academics?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
    2. 5 Child-Friendly Tips To Unwind Without Getting Addicted<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
    3. 6 Surprising Reasons Why Your Child Is Not Interested In Studying<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
    4. Seven Reasons Why CCAs Are Essential To Your Child\u2019s Well-being<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/blockquote>\n

      This article will list down the various symptoms<\/strong> pointing to stress as well as what you as parents can do to help your children deal with them.<\/p>\n

      Whenever you see your children playing computer games regularly or indulging in relaxation activities<\/a>, it does not mean that your children are stress free. Your children may be relying on such activities as an outlet and a source of comfort because they are facing a great deal of pressure. Your children may be suffering in silence without telling you! Hence, it is fundamental for you to learn the symptoms of stress.<\/p>\n

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      Symptoms of Stress<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      1. Anxiety<\/li>\n
      2. Stomach Pains (Diarrhoea)<\/li>\n
      3. Nausea<\/li>\n
      4. Chest Pain and Heart Palpitation<\/li>\n
      5. Fatigue<\/li>\n
      6. Sweaty Palms and Feet<\/li>\n
      7. Mood Swings<\/li>\n
      8. Withdrawal To Society<\/li>\n
      9. Frequent Headaches<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        After identifying the symptoms and possible indicators of stress, we would like to share 3 essential steps<\/u><\/span> <\/span>every parent should take to help their child alleviate stress.<\/p>\n

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        #1 Communicate With Your Children<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n

        As parents, you should provide an efficient outlet for your children to reduce stress<\/a>. Allowing your children to share their problems and giving them the chance to relate their worries with you can be extremely effective and useful. By becoming their pillar of strength and encouragement, they will feel that they are not alone. This will make them feel less troubled.<\/p>\n

        However, sometimes your children may not wish to share their problems with you. Do not worry or attempt to force your children to share if they are unwilling to do so. You should provide your children with the space they need. It takes time for your children to be able to feel comfortable enough to share their personal problems with you. When they do so, be sure to provide useful and encouraging advice to help them see through their problems in life.<\/p>\n

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        #2 Ensure Sufficient Time For Rest Between Each Activities<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n

        There are so many activities arranged for your children within the day that they have little time to rest! Leading such a hectic lifestyle can increase anxiety and frustration within your children. This stresses them out and makes them less motivated to excel in the activities they pursue.<\/p>\n

        As parents, you do not want way your children to study the entire day without enough rest in between. You should always advocate a healthy work-life balance.<\/p>\n

        As parents, if you sense that your children is stressed out, you should revise your children\u2019s timetable to ensure that they have sufficient time for breaks in between activities! This will keep your children motivated and prevents the effect of \u2018burning out\u2019<\/u>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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        #3 Practise Techniques To Reduce Stress<\/u><\/span><\/h2>\n

        There are various simple techniques that your children can learn to alleviate stress.<\/p>\n

        Some of these techniques allow the body and mind to relax or release the hormone endorphins<\/em><\/strong>, which has the motivational capacity to allow a person to feel happy and relieves the build-up of stress which was previously experienced! Alternatively, they can also keep your children\u2019s mind occupied with something else.<\/p>\n

        Below are techniques which takes away stress. These include:<\/p>\n

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        1. Trying some light yoga.<\/li>\n
        2. Meditating<\/li>\n
        3. Deep Breathing<\/li>\n
        4. Sparking some scents<\/li>\n
        5. Listening to music<\/li>\n
        6. Watching a comedy and laughing it off.<\/li>\n
        7. Drinking tea.<\/li>\n
        8. Exercising<\/li>\n
        9. Taking a walk<\/li>\n
        10. Chewing a gum<\/li>\n
        11. Getting a massage<\/li>\n
        12. Taking a nap.<\/li>\n
        13. Writing a journal<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Be Adventurous!
          <\/em><\/strong>Try These Relaxation Techniques Whenever You Encounter Stress!<\/em><\/p>\n

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          In conclusion\u2026<\/span><\/h2>\n

          Every parent wants their children to be successful in life and unleash their full potential.<\/p>\n

          However, this should not come in the expense of their happiness. While studies are important, children still have the right to have fun once in a while. They are not mentally capable enough to deal with too much pressure. We understand that sometimes societal pressure also gets to your children and most often than not they will choose not to show it.<\/p>\n

          Hence, as parents, it is your duty to look out for the symptoms of stress and apply the 3 ways to assist your children in overcoming them. In addition, try to set a good example and not lose your cool when you encounter stress. Practise the aforementioned techniques in front of your children so they can learn them quickly.<\/p>\n

          We hope that these techniques are useful.<\/p>\n

          Happy Parenting!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":241533,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Students learn<\/span> the topic of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0at Primary 5 and many of them find the concepts to be confusing, especially when they are first exposed to this topic.\r\n\r\nAs such, over the next few blog posts, I will be sharing more about the concepts of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0that are commonly tested during examinations.\r\n\r\nIn today\u2019s blog post, I will be focusing on the arrangement of the wires in a bulb and relate it to how a bulb should be connected in a circuit.\r\n

          Today\u2019s Question:<\/span><\/h2>\r\n
          How Should The Bulb Be Connected To The Circuit For It To Light Up?<\/strong><\/span><\/blockquote>\r\n

          The following question is commonly encountered by students during tests.<\/p>\r\n

          \"\"<\/a>Question Credit: Anglo Chinese School (Junior)\/ 2015 Primary 5 SA1\/ Question 18<\/em><\/p>\r\nWe can see that the key difference between the four options is the connection of the bulb(s) in the circuit.\r\n

          Requirements Needed for a Bulb to Light Up<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n\"\"<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nOne wire is connected to the metal casing & one wire is connected to the metal tip<\/u><\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n

          \"\"<\/a>Example of a closed circuit<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen the wires in the circuit are connected to the metal casing and metal tip of the bulb, there is a closed (or complete) circuit with the bulb. Electricity will be able to flow through the filament, causing the bulb to light up.\r\n

          What Happens When Both Wires Are Connected To The Metal Tip\/Metal Casing?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\nScenario #1: Both wires are connected to the metal tip<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n\"\"<\/a>\r\n

          Example of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal tip<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal tip of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nScenario #2: Both wires are connected to the metal casing<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n

          \"\"<\/a>Example of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal casing<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal casing of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nNow, let us now take a look at the question again.\r\n

          Analysis Of The Options<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\"\"<\/a>\r\n\r\nWhen analysing the circuits, students need to take note of one key point:\r\n

          How is the bulb connected to the circuit?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\nIn the following analysis, I have traced the pathway that electricity flows through (in red) as well so that it is easier to understand why the bulb lights up.\r\n

          Circuit A<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n\"\"<\/a>\r\n\r\nBoth the metal casing and tip of the bulb are connected to the circuit, forming a closed circuit. Thus, electricity is able to flow through the wires in the circuit to the filament, allowing the bulb to light up.\r\n

          Circuit B<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n\"\"<\/a>\r\n\r\nOnly the tip is connected to the circuit. Thus, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n

          Circuit C<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

          \"\"<\/a><\/p>\r\nOnly the casing is connected to the circuit. Thus, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n

          Circuit D<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n

          \"\"<\/a><\/p>\r\nBoth the metal casing and tip of the two bulbs are connected to the circuit, forming a closed circuit. Thus, electricity is able to flow through the wires in the circuit to the filaments, allowing the bulbs to light up.\r\n\r\nAs the bulbs in circuits A and D will light up, the correct answer is option 4.\r\n

          What We Have Learnt Today<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\nWhen students wish to find out if the bulb will light up, they should check the following:\r\n

          Are both the metal casing and the tip of the bulb connected to the circuit?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\nIf the answer to the question is \u2018yes\u2019, the bulb will light up. :)\r\n\r\nIn the next blog post, I will be sharing about the advantages and disadvantages of arranging bulbs in series and in parallel.\r\n\r\nStay tuned! :)\r\n\r\n
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