Interacting with your child in a way that takes their mind of studies and have some fun is a great way to reduce stress. Studying non-stop for long hours can lead to mental fatigue, which can do more harm than good. After every hour of study, allow your child to take a short and fun timeout to give their eyes & brain a break. Listening to music can help take a child’s minds off studies and process what they have learnt. Home-cooked meals can work wonders for a child appearing in exams. Keep things light with small, easy-to-digest frequent meals. Avoid excess sugar and processed food – Dr Payel Kumar Roy, dietician & critical care nutritionist. Make sure your kid gets at least eight hours of good sleep every night, and not just the night before the exam date. For more tips on how to cope with board exams, visit CNN.com/BoardExams. For confidential support on suicide matters call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details.
