{"id":368,"date":"2015-07-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-07-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepiquelab.com\/blog\/2015\/07\/14\/what-every-parent-should-know-about-helping-their-child-manage-stress\/"},"modified":"2022-11-06T16:52:07","modified_gmt":"2022-11-06T08:52:07","slug":"what-every-parent-should-know-about-helping-their-child-manage-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepiquelab.com\/blog\/what-every-parent-should-know-about-helping-their-child-manage-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"What Every Parent Should Know About Helping Their Child Manage Stress"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/u>Dear Mummies & Daddies,<\/p>\n

Have you seen your child cringe at the sight of examinations?<\/p>\n

The weeks before examinations are extremely crucial<\/strong> in determining a student\u2019s performance in his or her final examination.<\/p>\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

    Weaker students know that this is their last chance to catch up and stronger students cannot afford to take their foot off the pedal<\/em>. Regardless of the abilities of the student, he or she is likely to experience stress<\/span>.<\/p>\n

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    Have you ever wondered what stress can do to your child?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Stress has several harmful impacts on a person\u2019s emotional and physical well-being. These effects also have adverse effects<\/span> on a student\u2019s performance in examinations. Thus, it is fundamental for a student to learn how to overcome stress<\/u>.<\/p>\n

    Here are SEVEN<\/span> steps for your child to cope with stress in order to be better prepared for examinations:<\/p>\n

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    Step 1: Set Realistic Expectations<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Students should always start off with setting realistic expectations prior to their examinations.<\/p>\n

    Before every final examination, there will be a series of tests or a preliminary examination which will give them an accurate estimation of their abilities. It is extremely essential for students to set realistic expectations and not overestimate or underestimate themselves<\/span>.<\/p>\n

    Giving themselves too high and unachievable goals will bring about unnecessary levels of stress, especially when students realise that expectations cannot be met midway through their revision.<\/p>\n

    On the other hand, setting too low standards for themselves will cause students to miss out<\/span> on the opportunity of maximising their full potential. This is because students will often prepare according to what they are aiming for.<\/p>\n

    For example, if a student lowers his\/ her expectations, it is very likely<\/em> that he or she will skip tackling more challenging problems. Hence, it is important to set practical targets.<\/p>\n

    Pro Tip: Set realistic expectations before examinations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Step 2: Avoid Procrastination<\/span><\/h2>\n

    As the old adage goes, \u201cProcrastination is the biggest thief of time.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Most students have the propensity to procrastinate and only panic when examinations are nearing. It is in human beings to only react when we feel a sense of urgency or fear.<\/p>\n

    Panic, last minute studying<\/span> is the most futile way<\/span> of learning, especially for Science subjects which require students to understand concepts and apply them to questions to answer properly<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    In addition, during this period of time, students are likely to face massive levels of stress when they realise that they are way behind schedule.<\/p>\n

    Pro Tip: To avoid these, start early. <\/span><\/p>\n

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    Step 3: Strike A Good Balance<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Everyone only has 24 hours a day.<\/p>\n

    It is impossible for anyone to study every single hour in a day because learning is a process which requires utmost concentration.<\/p>\n

    After prolonged periods of effective learning, it is likely that our brains will eventually reach a point of saturation and are unable to absorb information with the same efficiency.<\/p>\n

    Students who continue to study after this point will often scare themselves when nothing goes in.<\/p>\n

    Pro Tip: Your child should strike a good work life balance, take a break and relax after long intervals of intensive revision. <\/span><\/p>\n

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    Step 4: Design A Realistic Study Plan<\/span><\/h2>\n

    This is the most important step<\/span> in this article.<\/p>\n

    It puts into paper everything in the aforementioned 3 points:<\/p>\n

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    1. The amount of work that has to be covered in the study plan should correspond with the realistic expectations<\/span> that students set for themselves.<\/li>\n
    2. With a realistic study plan which states the amount of work that has to be covered daily, a student will experience a sense of urgency<\/span>. Hence, it is unlikely that they will procrastinate.<\/li>\n
    3. Lastly, a study plan should include leisure activities<\/span> in order to establish a good balance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Pro Tip: Use a study plan to organise your child\u2019s life.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Step 5: Lead A Healthy Lifestyle<\/span><\/h2>\n

      Studies have shown that regular exercises improve memory, concentration, and mental sharpness<\/span>.<\/p>\n

      It also releases endorphins which make us happy.<\/p>\n

      In addition, instead of eating unhealthy junk food in an attempt to overcome stress<\/a>, students should consume healthy food as it will be detrimental if they fall sick during this critical period.<\/p>\n

      It is also fundamental for students to adjust their body clock<\/span> and sleep normal hours because good sleep in proper hours enables one to remember and retain everything learned.<\/p>\n

      Pro Tip: By exercising, eating clean and sleeping well collectively, your child will be in an optimized mood for conducive learning.<\/span><\/p>\n

       <\/strong><\/p>\n

      Step 6: Talk To Someone<\/span><\/h2>\n

      When students experience stress, they should not bottle everything up.<\/p>\n

      It is important to let loose and share their problems with friends, teachers and family members.<\/p>\n

      When faced with challenges, it is difficult for a person to see the big picture and their common sense may get clouded due to stress.<\/p>\n

      Pro Tip: It is important for your child to talk to someone who can enlighten him\/ her and help put things into perspective. <\/span><\/p>\n

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      Step 7: Visualize Success<\/span><\/h2>\n

      Lastly, studying day and night daily may be a process which may seem endless and disheartening to most students.<\/p>\n

      It is indeed a long and tiring process. Many students tend to lose drive and give up halfway.<\/p>\n

      Pro Tip: To prevent such incidents from occurring, students should visualize success to motivate themselves when faced with challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n

       <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      Last note\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

      The aforementioned tips are useful guides a student can follow to move faster in examinations<\/a>.<\/p>\n

      However, these tips are merely<\/em> a blueprint to success.<\/p>\n

      Executing this blueprint is much more difficult<\/u> than one can imagine.<\/p>\n

      Essentially, after drawing up the study plan, a student still has to demonstrate perseverance and composure in order to achieve the desired achieve academic success.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":241519,"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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