Most of us have felt the dread of impending exams. The pressure to succeed and not let our loved ones ā or ourselves ā down can sometimes manifest in ways that are harmful to childrenās mental and emotional wellbeing. Several studies have demonstrated that, in a vicious circle, such anxiety impacts our working memory and actually damages academic performance as a result.
However, there are various solutions to the pre-exam jitters besides simply āgetting on with itā ā and a little support can go a long way in boosting young people who are suffering from this type of apprehension. To tie in with National Stress Awareness Month, this weekās #WakeUpWednesday guide has some expert tips for helping children and young people to deal with exam stress
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Around one in five headlines online are clickbait. Thatās an estimate from experts at Stanford University, who conducted a study into this phenomenon which has gradually extended its reach to almost every corner of the internet ā powered by a strategy of snagging usersā attention by any means necessary rather than a legitimate desire to inform or enlighten.
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As that statistic indicates, this manipulative marketing strategy is difficult to avoid online. Thereās still plenty that can be done though to limit its influence ā especially in relation to young people, who are often more susceptible to sensationalist headlines. Todayās #WakeUpWednesday guide details the potential hazards around clickbait and has expert tips for avoiding them.
This week’s Learn>Revise>Test focus is Mind Maps.
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Children can often be guarded about their emotions or any difficulties theyāre experiencing This reticence can extend to chats with their parents. A study by the Office for National Statistics found that 64% of children reported regularly talking to their mum about āthings that matterā, and even fewer (45%) held conversations of the same kind with their dad.
Itās incredibly important, of course, for young people to have someone to confide in when theyāre confused, upset or unsure of themselves ā and to know that they can do so without fear of being judged or punished. This week, our #WakeUpWednesday guide explores how to encourage open and honest discussions with children, empowering them to open up if they need help.
