The time of preparation for exams is the most important period in the life of a recent schoolchild. There will always be a reason for worries, if not for the child, then for his parents.
There are general tips for preparing for such events. Walks in the fresh air, healthy sleep, etc.
Here are some helpful tips that every parent of a prospective student should read.
So, in addition to preparation, maintaining a daily routine and self-confidence, it is important to remember this too.
Take care of your nerves
Anxiety is as contagious as yawning. If parents start to get nervous, sooner or later the child's hands will start shaking too.
Phrases like “if you don’t get in, you’ll go to the army/vocational school/sweep the streets” are best left for another more appropriate occasion.
Now would be a good time to think about a plan of action in case something goes wrong.
Make a list of places where you can still apply, but don’t encourage your child to relax.
Review your diet
During this time, you need to not only follow a diet, but also feed your child correctly.
The nervous system is not made of iron. It needs energy sources, vitamins, nutrients. You can't get enough of chocolates and energy drinks alone.
Think about a balanced diet, include fruits, vegetables, meat, carbohydrates in your diet. Eliminate dishes that cause drowsiness.
Concentration exercises
You can give the applicant valerian, but there is a risk that at the right moment the relaxed body will simply not be able to pull itself together and concentrate.
Therefore, it is best to learn and practice several exercises that can be performed right at the exam, at your desk.
You can cope with an attack of anxiety not only with the help of deep breathing. Teach your student to switch attention in time - there are many available techniques.
Earlier we talked about how to understand that a teenager is lying .
