Published: layahealthcare.ie
Author: Dr. Malie Coyne
For many parents, having a child who is sitting the Junior or Leaving Cert can be quite a daunting experience and a difficult one to navigate. Similar to a marathon, exams are an endurance test of body and mind, where teenagers can often hit a ‘wall’ mid-way through. This is when things go from being a bit challenging to being really, really challenging. It is the exact point where their bodies and minds are simultaneously tested, the perfect intersection of fatigue and diminished brain functioning. How teenagers handle ‘the exam wall’ can make or break their performance, which is where your role as parent comes in.
Published: Irish Independent
Author: Dr. Malie Coyne
“If an exam goes badly…
If your teenager seems unhappy about how an exam has gone, it is important to meet them where they are at by acknowledging and reflecting their feelings back to them. You could say something like “I notice that you aren’t so happy with your English paper today, how did you feel it went?””
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Similar to professional athletes, I share how you can improve your performance by visualising yourself being calm and confident during an exam, and feeling excited to RISE UP to the challenge ahead. I give your parents advice on trying to remain calm, on acknowledging your mixed feelings and most of all giving you lots of encouragement during this tough time. May the force be with you!
Published: alustforlife.com
Author: Dr. Malie Coyne
Exams are an unfortunate reality of life. An unnecessary evil some might say or a necessary rite of passage towards an important goal. It depends on how you look at it. The weeks before exam-time can be a really stressful time, which is totally understandable given the amount of pressure you may be experiencing. You are not alone in how you feel.
The weeks before exam-time can be a really stressful time, which is totally understandable given the amount of pressure you may be experiencing. You are not alone in how you feel. We discuss week 1 of my stress management course for students and parents. You may worry you haven’t studied enough, or that you won’t live up to people’s expectations. It doesn’t help that everyone talks about exams non-stop…