As the Board exam approaches, parents can extent their mental support for their children so that they feel motivated through most difficult time of their academic year. Here are some tips:-
Parents can help their children to develop a plan of action and to set a time-table for their study. As the attention span of an average student is just 40-45 minutes, parents can allot 40-45 minutes for each subject with a break of 10-15 minutes.
Most parents and even students fail to understand that foregoing play time will lead to a drop in exam performance. Playing for an hour and a half serves as a much needed energy boost and also brings in ample oxygen for the brain to help it be alert and energetic.
Instead of child killing time in front of the TV, parents should encourage their children to read a small comic book or play games which would get over in 10-15 minutes.
Parents should make their children aware that if their children listen to loud music and watch television, the learnt material will be replaced with lyrics or the events on television. So it is advisable that children should not watch television or listen to music in between their study breaks.
Providing right space to study for the children is most important. Playing soft instrumental music can have a soothing effect on the mind. It reduces anxiety levels and increase concentration power.
Parents during exam times should listen more to their children than advising them.
Above all, parents should maintain a positive environment around the house by creating calmness and serenity and should never their children with friends, cousins or siblings.
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