How encourage your child to revise for exams

How to help and encourage your child to revise for exams

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Encourage your child to work in manageable chunks, and suggest that he keeps a timetable. Make sure he breaks up periods of study with relaxation.

Create a space to study. Your child needs a proper space to work; somewhere quiet, warm and well lit. Let the rest of the family know how important the work is and that your child is not to be disturbed.

Parents often get nervous at exam time, remembering how it was for them, and pass it on to their child. Remind yourself that your goal is to help your child get the skills and attitude to cope on his own, including dealing with setbacks. It's also much easier to cope with the exam stress if your child is getting enough sleep and eating sensibly. Encourage him to have a change of scenery or get some fresh air.
Sally Coulthard, working mum and author of 'The Parents' Book Of Checklists - From Toddlers To Teenagers'

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