9 Tips to keep your child motivated to prepare for exams
Exam time is one of the most stressful period for both students and parents. Gone are the days, when exams were like any other normal days today exams have become the parameters for success for every student and parent. In this stressful scenario, it is very important for a parent to keep their child motivated to prepare for their upcoming exams. Given below are few tips which can help them do the same and face exams with ease.
- Set Goals
Help your child set goals from the start of the academic year. The goals set for the exams should be realistic and let them aim according to their capabilities. Do not set unrealistic goals. Push them to the extent that they can achieve.
- Plan a time table
A set time table and time management always helps the child stay motivated towards studies. So sit with your child and plan a time table. Guide the child to plan according to the needs of the subjects and practice required.
- Break time
The exam time period is very stressful for your child. Give them productive breaks in between studies. Let them have some play time or enjoy any kind of activity that they like. This will help them be more refreshed and they will enjoy studying.
- Keep them away from distractions
Technology may help them study but the more they are away from distractions of social media or video games it would help them concentrate on their studies. Create a specific time for such activities. Completely cutting them off would also get them frustrated which would further make them less motivated for studying.
- Take more Practice Tests
As the saying goes “ Practice makes man perfect”. Make your child practice more, this would help them become more confident and motivated towards studying.
- Eating right
“We are what we eat”. During exam time, it is been proven that if a child eats healthy and nutritious food, the outlook of the child remains positive. It is also good for the brain that the child eats healthy. This in turn makes the child stay motivated towards their studies.
- Sleep
One of the most important factors for a motivated student is a good night’s sleep. If a child is able to sleep peacefully at night, their nerves are calm and this results in efficient brain functioning.
- Stay positive
One of the very important aspects for the parent is to stay positive and always be encouraging to their child. Please remember that exams are stressful time period for a child, so instead of increasing the stress, reduce it by being encouraging and positive.
- Listen to the child before and after the exam
Be there as a Listener. The child may have many emotions bottled up inside him/her, listen patiently before and after the exam. Just be there.
In conclusion, always remember that Exams are not end of the world. Your child is more precious than any exam. So do not make this more stressful for yourself and your child. Just enjoy it as a small phase of life nothing more.
