A balanced diet is vital for your child's health and can help them feel well during exam periods.
Some parents find high-fat, high-sugar, and high-caffeine foods and drinks, such as energy drinks, cola, sweets, chocolate, burgers, and chips, make their children hyperactive, irritable, and moody. Where possible, involve your child in shopping for food and encourage them to choose some healthy snacks.
Good sleep improves thinking and concentration. Allow half an hour or so for your child to wind down between studying, watching TV, or using a computer and going to bed, to help them get a good night's sleep. Be flexible around exam time. When your child is revising all day, do not worry about household jobs left undone or untidy bedrooms. Remember, exams do not last forever.
Make sure your child has somewhere comfortable to study. Ask them how you can support them with their revision. Help them come up with practical ideas that will help them revise, such as drawing up a revision schedule or getting hold of past papers for practice.
