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A Journey with Your Child

~Preparation for PSLE~

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PSLE Year

A challenging journey Transition into early adolescence Preparing and sitting for a National

Examination

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You & Your Child

Your feelings: Anxiety Worry Tension Helplessness Hopeful Disbelief

Your child: May seem

indifferent but deep down, they may experience these feelings as well

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What is Stress in Children?

Stress is any kind of pressure that affects the child in daily life.

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Is Stress Always Negative?

Too Little Stress Bored Lethargic Passive Indifferent

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Too Much Stress Lack of concentration Mental blockade Irritable Low self-esteem Fear Anxiety Physical symptoms Strained relationship

Is Stress Always Negative?

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Optimum Stress Happy Confident Enjoy Challenges

Is Stress Always Negative?

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How I can help my child cope with Study Stress

Plan a study schedule Create a conducive study environment

Free from distractions Good lighting Proper ventilation Proper furniture Sufficient study materials and stationeries

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Develop your child’s body and mind to cope with stress Regular exercise Balanced and nutritious meals Sufficient rest

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Ensure your child completes his homework daily Priority should be given to homework;

revision can be factored in after homework is complete

Listen to your child Take him seriously when he says he

cannot do his homework Work closely with your child’s teacher

How I can help my child cope with Study Stress

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Possible Challenge on this journey: Digital Distraction Spend hours playing on video games Virtually on face book even on school

days and nights Frequent instant mobile phone

messaging with peers Going on the Internet

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Consequences of Digital Distraction

Take longer time to do their work Lose concentration and focus Develop unhealthy lifestyles Strain relationships Lack of self-control to favor digital

gadgets over school work

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How do I draw my child away from the Digital World? Provide your child with alternative

activities Execute tight restrictions on games -

actions must be consistent with words Engage support to address your concern

with your child

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A Balanced Parenting Style on this Journey Set boundaries with

your child State what is

expected of them clearly

State the consequences of acting otherwise

Consistent parenting

Be patient Be caring Be supportive Give

encouragement Listen to them Be sensitive

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Conclusion

It is the start of a journey – towards P6 and beyond

Encourage your child to develop sense of independence, security and confidence on this journey

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Thank You