Help your child beat exam stress
Avoid giving them high-fat, high-sugar and high-caffeine foods and drinks such as cola, sodas, sweets, chocolates, burgers, chips and other such junk food during exam time as these food often make children hyperactive, irritable and moody.
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Look out for signs of exam stress. Students who experience examination stress may get irritable, do not sleep well, experience loss of appetite, worry a lot and appear depressed or negative. Headaches and stomach pains can also be stress-related. If you observe any one or more of these symptoms, talk to your child and make him feel more confident about his preparation.